How to Pronounce "don't stand on ceremony"
expression
Dohnt STAND on SER-uh-moh-nee
Doant STAND on SER-uh-muh-nee
Definition
Used to tell someone to relax and not worry about being very formal or polite; inviting them to behave naturally and comfortably.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdoʊn/, /ˈdoʊnt/ /ˈstænd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni
British English
dəʊnt/ /stˈænd/ /ˈɒn/ /sˈɛɹɪməni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
Dohnt STAND on SER-uh-moh-nee
UK
Doant STAND on SER-uh-muh-nee
Listen in Context
Please don't stand on ceremony—make yourself at home.
Don't stand on ceremony, just grab whatever you like from the table.
At our house, we don't stand on ceremony.
You’re family here, so don’t stand on ceremony—kick off your shoes if you want!