word
Standing
STA-ndihng
/ˈstændɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
standing
Dictionary meaning
Having a supporting base.
Examples
- Standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitos.
- The standing spectators had a poor view of the events.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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