How to Pronounce Sandpaper

To pronounce "sandpaper", say SANDP-ap-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sandpaper”

"sandpaper" has 3 syllables: sandp-ap-er. It rhymes with caper and vapor, if that helps it stick.

What does sandpaper mean?

noun

  1. A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.
  2. A sheet of such paper.

verb

  1. To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.

Synonyms

sanding paperbuff outsandsand down

Words that rhyme with sandpaper

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

capervaportaperpaperscraperwallpaperdraperskyscrapershaper

Related words

sandgritglassdrinkglasspaper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sandpaper"?▾

"Sandpaper" has 3 syllables: sandp · ap · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sandpaper"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sandpaper" is /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/.

What does "sandpaper" mean?▾

Sandpaper: A strong paper coated with sand, ground glass, or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.

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