How to Pronounce "stand by"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈbaɪ
STAND-bye
stˈænd/ /bˈaɪ
stand-BYE
Definition
To support someone, to be ready to take action, or to passively observe without doing anything, depending on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
stˈænd/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-bye
UK
stand-BYE
Listen in Context
Please stand by for further instructions.
I promised to stand by my friend during hard times.
They just stood by and watched the accident happen.
I'll always stand by you, no matter what happens.