How to Pronounce "stockpiles"
word
ˈstɑkˌpaɪɫz
STAHK-pylz
stˈɒkpaɪlz
stok-PYELZ
Definition
Stockpiles are large amounts of things, often goods or resources, that are collected and kept for future use. The word is often used to describe supplies stored in case of emergency or shortage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɑkˌpaɪɫz
British English
stˈɒkpaɪlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAHK-pylz
UK
stok-PYELZ
Listen in Context
The country keeps stockpiles of food in case of disaster.
Factories build up stockpiles of materials before busy seasons.
Hospitals rely on stockpiles of medicine for emergencies.
During the crisis, governments checked their stockpiles to see if they had enough supplies.