How to pronounce sandalwood
Say it like SAN-dul-wud. Sandalwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN).
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US American/ˈsændəlwʊd/SAN-dul-wud
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- SAN
- dul
- wud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandalwood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
What does sandalwood mean?
noun
- Any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum, native or long naturalized in India, Australia, Hawaii, and many south Pacific islands.
- The aromatic heartwood of these trees used in ornamental carving, in the construction of insect-repellent boxes and chests, and as a source of certain perfumes.
Questions about saying sandalwood
How do you pronounce sandalwood?
Say SAN-dul-wud. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændəlwʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandalwood?
Sandalwood has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAN). Broken into parts: SAN · dul · wud.