How to pronounce standings
Say it like STAN-dingz. Standings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- dingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standings 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.
- dingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of standings
American and British speakers say standings in essentially the same way: /ˈstændɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈstændɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-dingz.
What does standings mean?
- plural of standing How to pronounce standing
- A collective list of the number of wins and losses of each team in a league or division, used to determine playoff eligibility.“I don't look at the standings because my team is doing poorly.”
Questions about saying standings
How do you pronounce standings?
Say STAN-dingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstændɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈstændɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standings?
Standings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · dingz.
Do Americans and Brits say standings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstændɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈstændɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.