How Do You Spell STOPPER?

Pronunciation: [stˈɒpə] (IPA)

The word "stopper" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈstɑpər/. The first syllable of the word is pronounced as /stɑ/, which is the same sound as the word "star". The second syllable is pronounced as /pər/, which rhymes with the word "fur". The letter "o" in "stopper" is pronounced as the sound /ɑ/, which is similar to the "a" sound in "father". The double "p" in the middle of the word indicates that the "p" sound is pronounced twice as hard.

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STOPPER Meaning and Definition

  1. A stopper is a noun that refers to a device or object used to block or close an opening. It is typically made of a solid material that is inserted or placed in a hole, pipe, container, or opening to prevent the flow of air, liquids, gases, or substances in or out of a particular space.

    Stopper can also refer to a person or thing that halts or obstructs the progress, movement, or functioning of something. In this context, it denotes a person or thing that puts an end to or prevents something from continuing or progressing further.

    Additionally, a stopper can describe a player in sports, especially in baseball or soccer, who is exceptionally skilled at preventing the opposing team from scoring or advancing in the game. This individual is adept at intercepting, blocking, or obstructing the opposing team's attempts to score a goal or make progress towards their objective.

    In summary, a stopper is a device, object, person, or action that hinders, obstructs, or prevents the flow, movement, progress, or continuation of something, whether in a physical, figurative, or sporting context.

  2. • To close or secure with a stopper.
    • One who or that which stops; the cork or glass mouthpiece for a bottle.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STOPPER

The word "stopper" originated from the Middle English term "stoppere", which can be traced back to the Old English word "stoppian". "Stoppian" means "to stop" or "to block". It is likely derived from the Proto-Germanic word "stuppōną", which shares a similar meaning of "to stop" or "to thicken". Ultimately, the word has its roots in the Proto-Indo-European base "*steb(h)-", meaning "to support, stiffen".

Idioms with the word STOPPER

  • bullet-stopper A bullet-stopper is a person or thing that acts as a shield or barrier against difficulties, challenges, or danger, serving to protect others from harm or trouble.

Similar spelling words for STOPPER

Plural form of STOPPER is STOPPERS

Conjugate verb Stopper

CONDITIONAL

I would stopper
you would stopper
he/she/it would stopper
we would stopper
they would stopper

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stoppering
you would be stoppering
he/she/it would be stoppering
we would be stoppering
they would be stoppering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have stopper
you would have stopper
he/she/it would have stopper
we would have stopper
they would have stopper

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stoppering
you would have been stoppering
he/she/it would have been stoppering
we would have been stoppering
they would have been stoppering

FUTURE

I will stopper
you will stopper
he/she/it will stopper
we will stopper
they will stopper

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stoppering
you will be stoppering
he/she/it will be stoppering
we will be stoppering
they will be stoppering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stoppered
you will have stoppered
he/she/it will have stoppered
we will have stoppered
they will have stoppered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stoppering
you will have been stoppering
he/she/it will have been stoppering
we will have been stoppering
they will have been stoppering

IMPERATIVE

you stopper
we let´s stopper

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to stopper

PAST

I stoppered
you stoppered
he/she/it stoppered
we stoppered
they stoppered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stoppering
you were stoppering
he/she/it was stoppering
we were stoppering
they were stoppering

PAST PARTICIPLE

stoppered

PAST PERFECT

I had stoppered
you had stoppered
he/she/it had stoppered
we had stoppered
they had stoppered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stoppering
you had been stoppering
he/she/it had been stoppering
we had been stoppering
they had been stoppering

PRESENT

I stopper
you stopper
he/she/it stoppers
we stopper
they stopper

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stoppering
you are stoppering
he/she/it is stoppering
we are stoppering
they are stoppering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stoppering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stoppered
you have stoppered
he/she/it has stoppered
we have stoppered
they have stoppered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stoppering
you have been stoppering
he/she/it has been stoppering
we have been stoppering
they have been stoppering
I would have stoppered
we would have stoppered
you would have stoppered
he/she/it would have stoppered
they would have stoppered

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