How to pronounce sandcastle
Say it like SAND-kas-ul. Sandcastle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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US American/ˈsændˌkæsəl/SAND-kas-ul
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- SAND
- kas
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandcastle 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.
- kasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sandcastle mean?
noun
- A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.
Where does sandcastle come from?
From sand + castle.
Questions about saying sandcastle
How do you pronounce sandcastle?
Say SAND-kas-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændˌkæsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandcastle?
Sandcastle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · kas · ul.