How to Pronounce Standing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈstændɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “standing”

"standing" has 2 syllables: stand-ing. It rhymes with notwithstanding and understanding, if that helps it stick.

What does standing mean?

verb

  1. (heading) To position or be positioned physically.
  2. (heading) To position or be positioned mentally.

adjective

  1. Erect, not cut down.
  2. Performed from an erect position.

    “standing ovation”

Antonyms

movingworking

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Words that rhyme with standing

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notwithstandingunderstandingoutstandingdemandingcommandingupstandingexpandingmisunderstandingbrandingsandinggrandstandinglongstanding

Related words

uprightslacklastingdeaderectstagnantpermanentstill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "standing"?▾

"Standing" has 2 syllables: stand · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "standing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "standing" is /ˈstændɪŋ/.

What does "standing" mean?▾

Standing: (heading) To position or be positioned physically.

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