How to Pronounce "will the real please stand up"
expression
WIL the REEL pleez STAND up
wil the REEL pleez STAND up
Definition
This is a phrase used to ask the genuine or authentic person to identify themselves, often when there is confusion or imitation. It is most commonly used humorously or sarcastically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹiɫ/ /ˈpɫiz/ /ˈstænd/ /ˈəp
British English
wˈɪl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹiːl/ /plˈiːz/ /stˈænd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WIL the REEL pleez STAND up
UK
wil the REEL pleez STAND up
Listen in Context
There are so many copies. Will the real please stand up?
We need to know the truth. Will the real please stand up?
Everyone is pretending. Will the real please stand up?
Okay, jokes aside, will the real please stand up so we can settle this?