Stopping
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of stop; ceasing movement or action, or preventing something from continuing. Can also mean blocking or obstructing.
“The train is stopping at every station along the route to pick up passengers.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈstɒp.ɪŋ/
Syllables
stop·ping
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-P and -ING ending
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; the double-P provides good scoring opportunities
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