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How to pronounce Wednesday
/ˈwenzdeɪ/ British English
WENZ·day
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
WED·nes·day
✓ Say
WENZ·day
My tip
The first d and e are silent. Just 2 beats.
In a sentence
See you on Wednesday!
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: WENZ-day.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce Wednesday?
In British English, Wednesday is pronounced /ˈwenzdeɪ/. Say it like this: WENZ-day. The first d and e are silent. Just 2 beats.
How many syllables are in Wednesday?
When you say it, Wednesday has 2 syllables: WENZ-day. The strong beat is the first one, WENZ.
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