How to pronounce sandblast
Say it like SAND-blast. Sandblast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsændˌblæst/SAND-blast
UK British/ˈsændblɑːst/SAND-blahst
- SAND
- blast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandblast 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.
- blastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sandblast
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SAND-blahst.
What does sandblast mean?
verb
- To spray with fast-moving solid grains (such as sand propelled by compressed air, although softer material like sodium bicarbonate used for delicate materials may also be so referred to). The process is used for stripping dirt, rust, paint etc. from the surface of objects.
- Sand driven by a blast of air or steam for cutting and engraving figures on glass or metal.
Where does sandblast come from?
From sand + blast.
Questions about saying sandblast
How do you pronounce sandblast?
Say SAND-blast. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændˌblæst/. In British English it is /ˈsændblɑːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandblast?
Sandblast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · blast.
Is sandblast pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈsændblɑːst/ (SAND-blahst).