How to Pronounce "bystander"
word
ˈbaɪˌstændɝ
BYE-stan-der
bˈaɪstændɐ
BYE-stan-duh
Definition
A bystander is a person who is present at an event or incident but is not directly involved, often just watching what happens.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪˌstændɝ
British English
bˈaɪstændɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYE-stan-der
UK
BYE-stan-duh
Listen in Context
The bystander did not do anything during the accident.
Many bystanders watched as the fire grew.
The police asked a bystander for information.
He was just an innocent bystander who got caught in the chaos.