How to Pronounce Stand-down

To pronounce "stand-down", say STANDD-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

STANDD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “stand-down”

"stand-down" has 2 syllables: standd-own. It rhymes with hand-down, if that helps it stick.

What does stand-down mean?

noun

  1. A time when soldiers are not on alert

Words that rhyme with stand-down

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hand-down

Related words

suspensivesuspendsuspendedsleepsunsetstanddowntimestandstill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stand-down"?▾

"Stand-down" has 2 syllables: standd · own.

What does "stand-down" mean?▾

Stand-down: A time when soldiers are not on alert

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