How to pronounce Monday
Say it like MUHN-dee. Monday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Monday. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MUHN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Monday
American and British speakers say Monday in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌndi/ in the US and /ˈmʌndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHN-dee.
What does Monday mean?
- the second day of the week; the first working day
Questions about saying Monday
How do you pronounce Monday?
Say MUHN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌndi/. In British English it is /ˈmʌndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Monday?
Monday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHN). Broken into parts: MUHN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Monday the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌndi/ and the British form is /ˈmʌndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.