How to pronounce sandbar
Say it like SAND-bar. Sandbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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US American/ˈsændˌbɑr/SAND-bar
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- SAND
- bar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandbar 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.
- barGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does sandbar mean?
noun
- A ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.
Where does sandbar come from?
From sand + bar.
Questions about saying sandbar
How do you pronounce sandbar?
Say SAND-bar. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændˌbɑr/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandbar?
Sandbar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · bar.