How to Pronounce "soften your stance"
expression
ˈsɑfən/, /ˈsɔfən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstæns
SAW-fen yor STANS
sˈɒfən/ /jˈɔː/ /stˈɑːns
SOF-en yaw STAANS
Definition
To become less strict, less firm, or more willing to compromise about your opinion or position on an issue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɑfən/, /ˈsɔfən/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈstæns
British English
sˈɒfən/ /jˈɔː/ /stˈɑːns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAW-fen yor STANS
UK
SOF-en yaw STAANS
Listen in Context
He finally decided to soften his stance after listening to everyone's opinions.
If both sides soften their stance, they can reach an agreement.
The teacher asked the parents to soften their stance on the rules.
"You don’t have to give in completely," she said, "just soften your stance a little."