How to Pronounce Stand-up

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

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"stand-up" has 2 syllables: stand-up.

What does stand-up mean?

noun

  1. A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage

    “Sometimes the club has music, sometimes stand-up.”

  2. A comedian who performs on stage.

adjective

  1. Honest; honorable.

    “He's a stand-up guy, and a hard worker.”

  2. Upright; while standing.

    “stand-up comedy”

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

"Stand-up" has 2 syllables: stand · up.

What does "stand-up" mean?▾

Stand-up: A performance of stand-up comedy; jokes delivered standing on a stage

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