How to Pronounce "stand up and be counted"
expression
STAND-up and bee KOWN-tid
stand-UP and bee KOWN-tid
Definition
To publicly show support for something, especially in a difficult situation, even if it may not be popular. It means to state your position openly and not hide your beliefs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈkaʊnəd/, /ˈkaʊnɪd/, /ˈkaʊntɪd
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /bˈiː/ /kˈaʊntɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-up and bee KOWN-tid
UK
stand-UP and bee KOWN-tid
Listen in Context
It's time to stand up and be counted for what's right.
If you believe in change, stand up and be counted.
We all need to stand up and be counted when others are treated unfairly.
When no one spoke up, she decided to stand up and be counted.