sandglass

Questions

What does sandglass mean?

An instrument for measuring the passage of time by the passage of sand through a narrow opening.

Where does sandglass come from?

From sand + glass.

How to pronounce sandglass

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sandglass”.
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 “sandglass”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “sandglass” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.