How to pronounce standstill
Say it like STAND-stil. Standstill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAND).
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- STAND
- stil
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Standstill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- stilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of standstill
American and British speakers say standstill in essentially the same way: /ˈstændˌstɪl/ in the US and /ˈstændˌstɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAND-stil.
What does standstill mean?
- A complete immobility; a halt.“The wreck brought traffic to a standstill for hours.”
Where does standstill come from?
From stand + still, a deverbal from stand still.
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Questions about saying standstill
How do you pronounce standstill?
Say STAND-stil. The American pronunciation is /ˈstændˌstɪl/. In British English it is /ˈstændˌstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in standstill?
Standstill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAND). Broken into parts: STAND · stil.
Do Americans and Brits say standstill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstændˌstɪl/ and the British form is /ˈstændˌstɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.