How to pronounce grandstand
Say it like GRAND-stand. Grandstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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US American/ˈɡrændˌstænd/GRAND-stand
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- GRAND
- stand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandstand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- standGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does grandstand mean?
noun
- The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
- The audience at a public event.
- To behave dramatically or showily to impress an audience or observers; to pander to a crowd.“Many politicians prefer to grandstand on hot-button issues rather than enact tough policy changes.”
Where does grandstand come from?
From grand + stand.
Words that rhyme with grandstand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grandstand.
Questions about saying grandstand
How do you pronounce grandstand?
Say GRAND-stand. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌstænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandstand?
Grandstand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · stand.