How to pronounce grandstanding
Say it like GRAND-stan-ding. Grandstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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US American/ˈɡrændˌstændɪŋ/GRAND-stan-ding
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- GRAND
- stan
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandstanding 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.
- stanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does grandstanding mean?
noun
- Dramatic or showy behavior intended to impress an audience or observers.
- present participle and gerund of grandstand How to pronounce grandstand
Where does grandstanding come from?
From grandstand + -ing.
Questions about saying grandstanding
How do you pronounce grandstanding?
Say GRAND-stan-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌstændɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandstanding?
Grandstanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · stan · ding.