How to Pronounce "stand up to"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STAND-uhp-too, tuh, tih
stˈænd/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
stand-UP-TOO
Definition
To resist someone or something, especially someone in power, by not letting them control or intimidate you. It can also mean defending yourself or your beliefs against pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-uhp-too, tuh, tih
UK
stand-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
You should stand up to bullies at school.
He finally stood up to his older brother.
It's important to stand up to unfair rules.
She wasn't afraid to stand up to her boss when things were wrong.