How to pronounce strand
Say it like STRAND. Strand is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STRAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of strand
American and British speakers say strand in essentially the same way: /strænd/ in the US and /strænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAND.
What does strand mean?
- a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole“he tried to pick up the strands of his former life”“I could hear several melodic strands simultaneously”
- line consisting of a complex of fibers or filaments that are twisted together to form a thread or a rope or a cable
- a necklace made by stringing objects together“a string of beads”“a strand of pearls”
- leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue“the travellers were marooned”
- drive (a vessel) ashore
- bring to the ground“the storm grounded the ship”
Words that rhyme with strand
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of strand.
Questions about saying strand
How do you pronounce strand?
Say STRAND. The American pronunciation is /strænd/. In British English it is /strænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strand?
Strand is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STRAND.
Do Americans and Brits say strand the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strænd/ and the British form is /strænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.