The spelling of the word "Zandmole" can be confusing to those unfamiliar with the Dutch language. In Dutch, "Zandmole" translates to "sand mole" in English, referring to a type of burrowing animal that lives in sandy areas. The IPA phonetic transcription of "Zandmole" is /zɑndˈmoːlə/, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "z" in Dutch is pronounced as a voiceless "s" sound, while the "oe" is pronounced as a long "o" sound, as in "boat".