highstand

Questions

What does highstand mean?

An interval during which the sea level was above the edge of a continental shelf

Where does highstand come from?

From high + stand.

How to pronounce highstand

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “highstand”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “highstand”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “highstand” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.