How to Pronounce "stand in good stead"
expression
STAND in GOOD sted
stand in GOOD sted
Definition
If something stands you in good stead, it is very useful or helpful to you in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈstɛd
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈɪn/ /ɡˈʊd/ /stˈɛd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND in GOOD sted
UK
stand in GOOD sted
Listen in Context
Learning another language will stand you in good stead in your career.
Your patience will stand you in good stead as a teacher.
His years of training will stand him in good stead during the marathon.
Those computer skills are really going to stand you in good stead when you move abroad.