How to pronounce standard
Say it like STAN-derd. Standard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standard pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of standard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAN-dud.
What does standard mean?
- conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind“windows of standard width”“standard sizes”
- commonly used or supplied“standard procedure”“standard car equipment”
- established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence“a standard reference work”“the classical argument between free trade and protectionism”
- a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated“the schools comply with federal standards”“they set the measure for all subsequent work”
- the ideal in terms of which something can be judged“they live by the standards of their community”
- a board measure = 1980 board feet
Where does standard come from?
As a hill-naming term possibly a calque from Cumbric; equivalent to Welsh lluman (“standard”), arising with confusion with the hill-naming element llumon (“chimney”).
Questions about saying standard
How do you pronounce standard?
Say STAN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈstændɚd/. In British English it is /ˈstændəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standard?
Standard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · derd.
Is standard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstændəd/ (STAN-dud).