How to Pronounce Standard

To pronounce "standard", say STAND-ard — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstændəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstændəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “standard”

"standard" has 2 syllables: stand-ard. It rhymes with meandered and substandard, if that helps it stick.

What does standard mean?

noun

  1. A principle or example or measure used for comparison.
  2. A vertical pole with something at its apex.

adjective

  1. Falling within an accepted range of size, amount, power, quality, etc.
  2. (of a tree or shrub) Growing alone as a free-standing plant; not trained on a post etc.

interjection

  1. An expression of agreement

Antonyms

non-standardnonstandard

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Words that rhyme with standard

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meanderedsubstandardslanderednonstandardgerrymanderedglanderedpandered

Related words

standardizedcommoncriterialnormativeprescriptiveauthoritativecriterionregulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "standard"?▾

"Standard" has 2 syllables: stand · ard.

What is the IPA transcription of "standard"?▾

The IPA transcription of "standard" is /ˈstændəd/.

What does "standard" mean?▾

Standard: A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

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