How to Pronounce Sands

To pronounce "sands", say SANDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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

What does sands 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.”

verb

  1. To abrade the surface of (something) with sand or sandpaper in order to smooth or clean it.
  2. To cover with sand.

noun

  1. A sandpiper.

Words that rhyme with sands

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sands"?▾

"Sands" has one syllable.

What does "sands" mean?▾

Sands: 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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