sandwich islands

Questions

What does sandwich islands mean?

An early name for the archipelago of nineteen Hawaiian Islands.

Where does sandwich islands come from?

Named in 1778 by Captain James Cook in honour of the First Lord of the Admiralty, John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich.

How to pronounce sandwich islands

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