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WillowbrookWord 76 of 100 · Food and drink
How to pronounce sandwich
/ˈsænwɪdʒ/ British English
SAN·wij
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
SAND·wich
✓ Say
SAN·wij
My tip
The d is silent, and ich is often ij.
In a sentence
A cheese sandwich, please.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: SAN-wij.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce sandwich?
In British English, sandwich is pronounced /ˈsænwɪdʒ/. Say it like this: SAN-wij. The d is silent, and ich is often ij.
How many syllables are in sandwich?
When you say it, sandwich has 2 syllables: SAN-wij. The strong beat is the first one, SAN.
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