How to Pronounce Sand

To pronounce "sand", say SAND — one syllable, IPA /sænd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/sænd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sand”

"sand" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with reprimand and command, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sande — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sand mean?

noun

  1. Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
  2. (often in the plural) A beach or other expanse of sand.

    “The Canadian tar sands are a promising source of oil.”

adjective

  1. Of a light beige colour, like that of typical sand.

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Words that rhyme with sand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

gritsandpapergutsbackbonegumptionbituminousclaytar

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sand"?▾

"Sand" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sand" is /sænd/.

What does "sand" mean?▾

Sand: Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.

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