How to Pronounce Stand-offish

To pronounce "stand-offish", say STAND-off-ish — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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STAND-off-ish

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💡 Tip for remembering “stand-offish”

"stand-offish" has 3 syllables: stand-off-ish.

What does stand-offish mean?

adjective

  1. Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.

Synonyms

colddistant

Related words

anti-socialfaroffoffputtingneighbourlessostracisedextravertishclosemindednon-committal

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

"Stand-offish" has 3 syllables: stand · off · ish.

What does "stand-offish" mean?▾

Stand-offish: Aloof; reserved; unsociable and unfriendly.

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