How to pronounce sandbur
Say it like SAND-ber. Sandbur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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US American/ˈsændbər/SAND-ber
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- SAND
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandbur 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.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sandbur mean?
noun
- Any of several grasses, of the genus Cenchrus, found in the south-eastern United States, that has a spiny burr
Where does sandbur come from?
From sand + bur.
Questions about saying sandbur
How do you pronounce sandbur?
Say SAND-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændbər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandbur?
Sandbur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · ber.