How to pronounce Sunday
Say it like SUHN-day. Sunday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Sunday. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHN
- day
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Sunday
American and British speakers say Sunday in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌdeɪ/ in the US and /ˈsʌndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-dee.
What does Sunday mean?
- first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
- United States evangelist (1862-1935)
Words that sound like Sunday
Questions about saying Sunday
How do you pronounce Sunday?
Say SUHN-day. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌdeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Sunday?
Sunday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · day.
Do Americans and Brits say Sunday the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌdeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsʌndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Sunday?
Sunday sounds the same as sundae in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.