How to Pronounce "stand in for"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STAND-in-for
stˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː
stand-IN-for
Definition
To temporarily do someone else's job or take their place because they are unavailable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-in-for
UK
stand-IN-for
Listen in Context
Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow?
Our coach asked me to stand in for Sarah during practice.
Will you stand in for the receptionist while she is on vacation?
I had to stand in for my boss at the last minute today.