How to pronounce sandbank
Say it like SAND-bangk. Sandbank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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US American/ˈsændˌbæŋk/SAND-bangk
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- SAND
- bangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandbank pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does sandbank mean?
noun
- A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.
Where does sandbank come from?
From sand + bank. Compare Dutch zandbank (“sandbank, shoal”), German Sandbank (“sandbank, sandbar, shoal”), Swedish sandbank (“sandbank, bar”).
Questions about saying sandbank
How do you pronounce sandbank?
Say SAND-bangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændˌbæŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandbank?
Sandbank has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · bangk.