How to Pronounce "stand head and shoulders above"
expression
STAND HED and SHOHL-derz uh-BUV
stand HED and SHOHLD-uhz uh-BUV
Definition
To be much better or more impressive than others in a particular group or area.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈhɛd/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈʃoʊɫdɝz/ /əˈbəv
British English
stˈænd/ /hˈɛd/ /ˈænd/ /ʃˈəʊldəz/ /əbˈʌv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND HED and SHOHL-derz uh-BUV
UK
stand HED and SHOHLD-uhz uh-BUV
Listen in Context
Her drawings stand head and shoulders above the rest of the class.
That brand stands head and shoulders above its competitors in quality.
His kindness stands head and shoulders above everyone else I know.
When it comes to service, this hotel stands head and shoulders above the rest.