What is the safer ruling approach after an awkward stop caused by breathing?

Errors in Recitation (Zallat al-Qari): A Careful Hanafi Framework

• Do not automatically declare the prayer void; Waqf/Ibtida has its own lenient discussion in the Hanafi sources.
• Always declare the prayer void immediately.
• Repeat Wudu only.
• Ignore learning proper recitation entirely.