Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stopover

/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.70 in modern English

Syllables
stop-o-ver
IPA
/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from stop over.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/
  • British English: /ˈstɒpˌəʊvə/

Inflected Forms

stopovers (plural) stop-over (alternative)

Phrases

Shannon stopover rest area weigh station whistle stop

Frequently Paired Words

airport leg rest area station weigh station whistle stop

Synonyms

stayover layover lie-over stop way station

Questions

How do you pronounce stopover?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/.
What does stopover mean?
A short interruption in a journey or the place visited during such an interruption.
Where does stopover come from?
Deverbal from stop over.

How to pronounce stopover

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “stopover”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “stopover”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “stopover” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.