How to Pronounce Sandbox

To pronounce "sandbox", say SANDB-ox — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsændbɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsændbɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sandbox”

"sandbox" has 2 syllables: sandb-ox. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does sandbox mean?

noun

  1. A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.
  2. A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

verb

  1. To restrict (a program, etc.) by placing it in a sandbox.

Synonyms

sandpit

Words that rhyme with sandbox

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

sandpileparkenvironmentplaypensandlotplayspaceplaybox

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sandbox"?▾

"Sandbox" has 2 syllables: sandb · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "sandbox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sandbox" is /ˈsændbɒks/.

What does "sandbox" mean?▾

Sandbox: A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.

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