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sandstorm

/sˈændstˌɔɹm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.73 in modern English

Syllables
sand-storm
IPA
/sˈændstˌɔɹm/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From sand + storm.

Inflected Forms

sandstorms (plural) sand storm (alternative)

Phrases

sand pillar

Frequently Paired Words

sandblaster sand pillar sandspout

Synonyms

duststorm duster[Appendix:Glossary haboob dust storm duster sirocco

Questions

How do you pronounce sandstorm?
The recorded pronunciation is /sˈændstˌɔɹm/.
What does sandstorm mean?
A strong wind carrying clouds of sand and dust through the air.
Where does sandstorm come from?
From sand + storm.

How to pronounce sandstorm

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sandstorm”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/sˈændstˌɔɹm/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sandstorm” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.