How to pronounce nowaday
Say it like NOW-uh-day. Nowaday has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW).
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- NOW
- uh
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nowaday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nowaday
American and British speakers say nowaday in essentially the same way: /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪ/ in the US and /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOW-uh-day.
What does nowaday mean?
- Existing nowadays; current, present; contemporary.
- Alternative form of nowadays.
- The present period; contemporary times.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nowaday
How do you pronounce nowaday?
Say NOW-uh-day. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nowaday?
Nowaday has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW). Broken into parts: NOW · uh · day.
Do Americans and Brits say nowaday the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.