How to Pronounce "stand around"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
STAND-uh-ROUND
stˈænd/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
STAND-uh-ROUND
Definition
To spend time standing in one place without doing anything useful, usually waiting or being bored.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
stˈænd/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-uh-ROUND
UK
STAND-uh-ROUND
Listen in Context
The students stand around before class starts.
Please don't stand around in the hallway.
They stand around waiting for the bus.
We can't just stand around—let's do something fun!