traffic stop

Questions

What does traffic stop mean?

A temporary detention of a driver of a vehicle and its occupants by police to investigate a possible crime or a minor violation of the law.

Where does traffic stop come from?

From traffic + stop.

How to pronounce traffic stop

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “traffic stop”.
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 “traffic stop”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “traffic stop” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.