How to pronounce sundae
Say it like SOON-day. Sundae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOON).
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- SOON
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sundae pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sundae
American and British speakers say sundae in essentially the same way: /ˈsundeɪ/ in the US and /ˈsuːndeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOON-day.
What does sundae mean?
- A dessert consisting of ice cream with various toppings.
- Alternative form of soondae (“Korean dish made with intestines”).
Where does sundae come from?
Modification of Sunday.
Words that rhyme with sundae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sundae.
Questions about saying sundae
How do you pronounce sundae?
Say SOON-day. The American pronunciation is /ˈsundeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsuːndeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sundae?
Sundae has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOON). Broken into parts: SOON · day.
Do Americans and Brits say sundae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsundeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsuːndeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.