To pronounce "withstand", say WITHST-and — 2 syllables, IPA /wɪðˈstænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/wɪðˈstænd/
IPA
"withstand" has 2 syllables: withst-and. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Withstand" has 2 syllables: withst · and.
The IPA transcription of "withstand" is /wɪðˈstænd/.
Withstand: To resist or endure (something) successfully.
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