How to Pronounce "std"
word
ˌɛs ˌti ˈdi
es-tee-DEE
ˌɛs ˌtiː ˈdiː
es-tee-DEE
Definition
A common abbreviation for 'sexually transmitted disease', referring to an illness spread through sexual contact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛs ˌti ˈdi
British English
ˌɛs ˌtiː ˈdiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
es-tee-DEE
UK
es-tee-DEE
Listen in Context
She was tested for STDs at the clinic.
Using condoms helps prevent STDs.
Some STDs show no symptoms.
My doctor said I should get screened for STDs every year.