stoppage

/ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

Syllables stop·page

Stress STOP-page

Phonics Breakdown

stop

/stɒp/

short o

page

/ɪdʒ/

dge

Meaning

a temporary halt or interruption of activity

Sound Reference

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stop=/stɒp/(stop) + age=/ɪdʒ/(village)

Example

The game was delayed due to a temporary stoppage.