ironbottom sound

Questions

What does ironbottom sound mean?

A sound in the southern Solomon Islands.

Where does ironbottom sound come from?

From the numerous ships and aircraft sunk there during the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II.

How to pronounce ironbottom sound

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ironbottom sound”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ironbottom sound”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ironbottom sound” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.