How many syllables in standoff?
Syllables in standoff
2
stand·off
Standoff has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say standoff
| Pronunciation | /ˈstænˌdɔf/ 2 syllables, STAND-off · DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say standoff slowly and listen for each vowel sound: stand, off. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with standoff
- off
- playoff
- cough
- runoff
- trough
- kickoff
- takeoff
- payoff
- cutoff
- spinoff
- layoff
- scoff
- leadoff
- liftoff
- tradeoff
- turnoff
Questions
- How many syllables are in standoff?
- Standoff has two syllables.
- How do you divide standoff into syllables?
- Standoff divides as stand-off.
- Which syllable is stressed in standoff?
- The first syllable (STAND-off).