How to Pronounce "stand to reason"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹizən
STAND-tuh-REE-zuhn
stˈænd/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈiːzən
stand-tuh-REE-zuhn
Definition
If something stands to reason, it is logical, clear, or expected based on the facts you know.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɹizən
British English
stˈænd/ /tˈuː/ /ɹˈiːzən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-tuh-REE-zuhn
UK
stand-tuh-REE-zuhn
Listen in Context
It stands to reason that exercise is good for your health.
If no one watered the plants, it stands to reason they dried up.
It stands to reason that prices will go up if demand increases.
You forgot her birthday? Well, it stands to reason she's upset.