How to Pronounce Strand

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/stɹænd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “strand”

"strand" 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: strande — easy to mix up when writing.

What does strand mean?

noun

  1. The shore or beach of the sea or ocean; shore; beach.

    “Grand Strand”

  2. The shore or beach of a lake or river.

verb

  1. To run aground; to beach.
  2. To leave (someone) in a difficult situation; to abandon or desert.

Synonyms

abandondesertbeach

Words that rhyme with strand

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reprimandcommandexpanddemandunderstandbandlandbrandstandoffhandgrandhinterland

Related words

chainstringfilamentfibrilmaroonbeachshorecoast

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strand"?▾

"Strand" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "strand"?▾

The IPA transcription of "strand" is /stɹænd/.

What does "strand" mean?▾

Strand: The shore or beach of the sea or ocean; shore; beach.

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