How to Pronounce "come to a stop"
expression
KUHM tuh a STOP
KUM tu a STOP
Definition
To slow down and finally stop moving, usually referring to a vehicle or a person.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɑp
British English
kˈʌm/ /tˈuː/ /æɪ/ /stˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM tuh a STOP
UK
KUM tu a STOP
Listen in Context
The bus came to a stop at the station.
Please come to a stop before the crosswalk.
The train came to a stop in the middle of the tunnel.
Suddenly, all the traffic came to a stop because of the accident.