How to Pronounce "stood"

word

/ˈstʊd/

stuud

/stˈʊd/

stuud

Definition

Past tense and past participle of 'stand'. It means to be on your feet in an upright position, or in some contexts to rise to that position and remain there.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈstʊd/

British English

/stˈʊd/

Simplified Pronunciation

stuud

Listen in Context

He stood near the window all morning.

She stood up when the teacher came in.

The bottle stood on the table.

I just stood there and didn't know what to say.