How to Pronounce "standstill"
word
ˈstændˌstɪɫ
STAND-stil
stˈændstɪl
stand-STIL
Definition
A situation where movement or progress stops completely; nothing is happening or changing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstændˌstɪɫ
British English
stˈændstɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-stil
UK
stand-STIL
Listen in Context
The traffic came to a standstill because of the accident.
The negotiations are at a standstill right now.
Production was at a standstill during the power outage.
Our plans are basically at a standstill until we get approval.