How to Pronounce "substandard"
word
səbˈstændɝd
sub-STAN-derd
sˈʌbstændəd
sub-STAN-duhd
Definition
Below the usual or required standard; not as good as expected or acceptable.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈstændɝd
British English
sˈʌbstændəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-STAN-derd
UK
sub-STAN-duhd
Listen in Context
These shoes are substandard and break easily.
The water in this area is substandard.
They live in substandard housing without heat.
The restaurant closed because its hygiene was substandard.