To pronounce "standoff", say STAND-off — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"standoff" has 2 syllables: stand-off. It rhymes with scoff and trough, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Standoff" has 2 syllables: stand · off.
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