How to pronounce Saturday
Say it like SAT-er-dee. Saturday has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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US American/ˈsætɚdi/SAT-er-dee
UK British/ˈsætədi/SAT-uh-dee
- SAT
- er
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saturday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Saturday
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh-dee.
What does Saturday mean?
noun
- the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
Questions about saying Saturday
How do you pronounce Saturday?
Say SAT-er-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætɚdi/. In British English it is /ˈsætədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Saturday?
Saturday has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · er · dee.
Is Saturday 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 /ˈsætədi/ (SAT-uh-dee).