How to Pronounce "stop for"
expression
ˈstɑp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STOP-for, STOP-fer, STOP-fur
stˈɒp/ /fˈɔː
STOP-for
Definition
To interrupt your movement, journey, or activity in order to do or get something. Often used when someone pauses to rest, eat, refuel, or handle another need.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈɒp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STOP-for, STOP-fer, STOP-fur
UK
STOP-for
Listen in Context
Let's stop for lunch at the next restaurant.
The bus will stop for five minutes.
We had to stop for gas on the way.
Do you want to stop for coffee before we get there?