To pronounce "standard-bearer", say STAND-ardb-ear-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STAND-ardb-ear-er
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"standard-bearer" has 4 syllables: stand-ardb-ear-er. It rhymes with error and snarer, if that helps it stick.
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“The standard-bearer in battle is in the center of the front line so the following troops know where to go; unfortunately, it also shows the enemy where to shoot.”
“He became the standard-bearer for their cause because of his celebrity.”
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"Standard-bearer" has 4 syllables: stand · ardb · ear · er.
Standard-bearer: A person who carries a flag or banner (a standard).
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