How to Pronounce Sandwich

To pronounce "sandwich", say SANDW-ich — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæmwɪtʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsæmwɪtʃ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈændwɪtʃ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sandwich”

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "sandwich"?▾

To pronounce "sandwich", say SANDW-ich — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsæmwɪtʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "sandwich"?▾

"Sandwich" has 2 syllables: sandw · ich.

What is the IPA transcription of "sandwich"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sandwich" is /ˈsæmwɪtʃ/.

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