How to Pronounce "bystanders"
word
ˈbaɪˌstændɝz
BYE-stan-derz
bˈaɪstændəz
BYE-stan-duhz
Definition
People who are present at an event or incident but are not taking part in it; they simply watch what happens without being directly involved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪˌstændɝz
British English
bˈaɪstændəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE-stan-derz
UK
BYE-stan-duhz
Listen in Context
Several bystanders watched the accident from the sidewalk.
The police asked the bystanders some questions.
Many bystanders just walked away after the fight.
None of the bystanders stepped in to help during the argument.