How to pronounce standoffish
Say it like stan-DAW-fish. Standoffish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAW).
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- stan
- DAW
- fish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standoffish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of standoffish
American and British speakers say standoffish in essentially the same way: /stænˈdɔfɪʃ/ in the US and /stænˈdɒfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: stan-DOF-ish.
What does standoffish mean?
- Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.
Where does standoffish come from?
From stand off + -ish.
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Questions about saying standoffish
How do you pronounce standoffish?
Say stan-DAW-fish. The American pronunciation is /stænˈdɔfɪʃ/. In British English it is /stænˈdɒfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standoffish?
Standoffish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAW). Broken into parts: stan · DAW · fish.
Do Americans and Brits say standoffish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stænˈdɔfɪʃ/ and the British form is /stænˈdɒfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.