How to pronounce ereyesterday
Say it like air-YES-ter-day. Ereyesterday has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YES).
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- air
- YES
- ter
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ereyesterday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- airKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- YESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ereyesterday
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: air-YES-tuh-day.
What does ereyesterday mean?
- On the day before yesterday.
- The day before yesterday.
Where does ereyesterday come from?
From ere (“before”, preposition) + yesterday.
Questions about saying ereyesterday
How do you pronounce ereyesterday?
Say air-YES-ter-day. The American pronunciation is /ɛrˈjɛstərdeɪ/. In British English it is /ɛəˈjɛstədeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ereyesterday?
Ereyesterday has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YES). Broken into parts: air · YES · ter · day.
Is ereyesterday pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛəˈjɛstədeɪ/ (air-YES-tuh-day).