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How to pronounce sand in American English

“sand” pronunciation by American speakers

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“sand” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. To prepare my sand glass samples, I actually take samples of sand - sometimes actual sand

    NASA

  2. the bird song or putting their toes in the sand at Sand Beach.

    National Park Service

  3. Moe pushed the sand around and formed a huge mountain out of the sand.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

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