How to Pronounce "can't stand the sight of"
expression
KANT STAND thuh SYTE uhv
KAHNT STAND thuh SYTE ov
Definition
To dislike or be so disgusted by something or someone that you can't even look at them. Often used for things or people you strongly want to avoid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkænt/ /ˈstænd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪt/ /ˈəv
British English
kɑːnt/ /stˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KANT STAND thuh SYTE uhv
UK
KAHNT STAND thuh SYTE ov
Listen in Context
I can't stand the sight of spiders.
She can't stand the sight of blood.
They can't stand the sight of each other.
After that argument, I can't stand the sight of him anymore.