How to Pronounce "stoppage"
word
ˈstɑpɪdʒ
STAH-pij
stˈɒpɪdʒ
STOP-ij
Definition
A stoppage is when something stops working or operating, often used to refer to interruptions in work, services, or flow, including strikes in a workplace.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑpɪdʒ
British English
stˈɒpɪdʒ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAH-pij
UK
STOP-ij
Listen in Context
The workers announced a stoppage tomorrow.
There was a stoppage in the water supply last night.
A stoppage of traffic delayed the event.
Due to a sudden stoppage, the production line halted for hours.