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sandcastle

/ˈsæn(d)ˌkæsəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.27 in modern English

Syllables
sand-cas-tle
IPA
/ˈsæn(d)ˌkæsəl/
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle; typically, but not always, made for fun by a child on a beach.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From sand + castle.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsæn(d)ˌkæsəl/

Inflected Forms

sandcastles (plural)

Derived Forms

sandcastler sandcastling

Phrases

bucket and spade

Frequently Paired Words

bucket and spade

Questions

How do you pronounce sandcastle?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsæn(d)ˌkæsəl/.
What does sandcastle mean?
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.

How to pronounce sandcastle

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈsæn(d)ˌkæsəl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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