How to pronounce nowadays
Say it like NOW-uh-dayz. Nowadays has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW).
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- NOW
- uh
- dayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nowadays 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.
- dayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nowadays
American and British speakers say nowadays in essentially the same way: /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/ in the US and /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOW-uh-dayz.
What does nowadays mean?
- the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech“that is enough for the present”“he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow”
- in these times“it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished”“we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets”
Where does nowadays come from?
From now + adays.
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Questions about saying nowadays
How do you pronounce nowadays?
Say NOW-uh-dayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nowadays?
Nowadays has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW). Broken into parts: NOW · uh · dayz.
Do Americans and Brits say nowadays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.