How to pronounce sandhog
Say it like SAND-hawg. Sandhog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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- SAND
- hawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandhog 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.
- hawgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sandhog
American and British speakers say sandhog in essentially the same way: /ˈsændhɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈsændhɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAND-hog.
What does sandhog mean?
- A person employed to dig tunnels, or (more generally) to work underground or under water.
- To work at digging tunnels, or (more generally) underground or under water.
Where does sandhog come from?
From sand + hog, perhaps alluding to a hog (“animal of the Suidae family, especially a boar, pig, or warthog”) digging in sand.
Questions about saying sandhog
How do you pronounce sandhog?
Say SAND-hawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændhɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈsændhɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandhog?
Sandhog has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · hawg.
Do Americans and Brits say sandhog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsændhɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈsændhɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.