Pronunciation: [stˈand bˈa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The word "stand byes" is commonly misspelled as "standbys". The correct spelling includes a space between "stand" and "byes". The phonetic transcription of this word is /stænd baɪz/ which can help explain why the two words are separate. "Stand" is pronounced with the "æ" sound, while "byes" is pronounced with the "aɪ" sound. Remembering to include the space in "stand byes" can improve the accuracy of spelling and pronunciation.
The word "standbys" is derived from two components: "stand" and "by".
The word "stand" can be traced back to the Old English word "standan", which means "to halt, remain, or stay in a particular position". It ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "standaną".
The word "by" originated from the Old English word "bī", meaning "near" or "close to". It is related to the Proto-Germanic word "bij", which translates to "at, by, near".
When combined, "stand" and "by" form the compound term "standby", which originally meant "a person or thing that is ready for immediate action or use". It originally referred to sailors or soldiers who were ready to go into service at a moment's notice.
