stopped short

Questions

What does stopped short mean?

simple past and past participle of stop short

How to pronounce stopped short

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