Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Stop”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singularstop→Pluralstops
Rule: regularIPA: /stɑp/
Singular and Plural Form of Stop
Stop is the singular noun form. Stops is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: When something stops, it no longer moves or continues doing what it was doing.
Why is the Plural of Stop “stops”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Stop
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: stop → stops
How to Remember the Plural of Stop
Just add -s to “stop” to make “stops”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Stop
See stop and stops used in real sentences side by side.
- Please stop talking and listen to me. A1
- The bus stopped at the traffic light. A1
- Once you start the program, you cannot stop it without losing your progress. B1
How to Pronounce Stop and Stops
Sounds like 'stahp' with short 'o'. Two syllables when doubled: stop-PING.
Origin and Etymology of Stop
From Old English "stupian", possibly from Latin "stuppa".
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Stop
What is the plural of “stop”?
The plural of “stop” is “stops”.
Is “stops” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.