sandal

How to Split "sandal" into Syllables

The word sandal is divided into 2 syllables: sand·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• sand — 1st syllable
• al — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of sandal:

• IPA: /ˈsændəl/

📖 Definitions

1. A long narrow boat used on the Barbary coast.
2. sandal c (definite singular sandalen, indefinite plural sandaler, definite plural sandalerne)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English sandal (“sandal”), from Old French sandale, from Latin sandalium, from Ancient Greek σανδάλιον (sandálion), diminutive of σάνδαλον (sándalon, “sandal”), of unknown origin. Often mistakenly parsed as related to sand. From Middle English sandal (“sandalwood”), from Medieval Latin sandalum, from Byzantine Greek σάνδανον (sándanon), σάνταλον (sántalon), from Arabic صَنْدَل (ṣandal), from Middle Persian [script needed] (cnd...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down sandal into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare sandal with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
sandal	2	sand·al
scandal	2	scand-al
sequential	3	se-quen-tial
semimonthly	4	se-mi-month-ly
sundial	3	sun-di-al

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to sandal:

San, Sana, Sand, sane, Sang, sank, sans, San'a.