How to Pronounce "stand your ground"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
STAND yer GROWND or STAND yur GROWND
stˈænd/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
stand yaw GROWND
Definition
To refuse to change your opinion or decision, even when others try to persuade you; to defend your position or beliefs firmly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
stˈænd/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND yer GROWND or STAND yur GROWND
UK
stand yaw GROWND
Listen in Context
You should stand your ground if you believe you are right.
It is important to stand your ground during a disagreement.
She learned to stand her ground at work.
Sometimes you just have to stand your ground and not let people push you around.