How to pronounce sandman
Say it like SAND-man. Sandman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND).
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- SAND
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sandman 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sandman
American and British speakers say sandman in essentially the same way: /ˈsændmæn/ in the US and /ˈsændmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAND-man.
What does sandman mean?
- A figure that brings sleep and dreams by sprinkling magical sand into people's eyes.
- Used as a symbol of the passage of time toward death.
Where does sandman come from?
From sand + -man. The mythological sense may be from German Sandmann, Sandmännchen, as it is apparently first attested in English in the context of E.T.A.
Questions about saying sandman
How do you pronounce sandman?
Say SAND-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈsændmæn/. In British English it is /ˈsændmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sandman?
Sandman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAND). Broken into parts: SAND · man.
Do Americans and Brits say sandman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsændmæn/ and the British form is /ˈsændmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.