How to Pronounce "stand in"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
STAND-in
stˈænd/ /ˈɪn
STAND-in
Definition
To temporarily take someone else's place, especially in a job, performance, or activity when they are unavailable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-in
UK
STAND-in
Listen in Context
Can you stand in for me at the meeting tomorrow?
She will stand in as the teacher while Mr. Lee is away.
The coach asked his assistant to stand in during practice.
Luckily, my friend could stand in when I got sick before my speech.