How to Pronounce "sandbag"
word
ˈsændˌbæɡ
SAND-bag
sˈændbæɡ
SAND-bag
Definition
A sandbag is a small bag filled with sand, often used to build barriers to stop water or bullets. It can also mean to treat someone unfairly or deceptively, especially in competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsændˌbæɡ
British English
sˈændbæɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAND-bag
UK
SAND-bag
Listen in Context
We built a wall with sandbags to stop the water.
The boxer hit the sandbag during training.
He placed a sandbag on top of the box to keep it steady.
They had to sandbag the entrance when the river started rising.