How to pronounce Tuesday
Say it like TOOZ-dee. Tuesday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOZ).
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US American/ˈtuzdi/TOOZ-dee
UK British/ˈtjuːzdi/TYOOZ-dee
- TOOZ
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuesday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Tuesday
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOOZ-dee.
What does Tuesday mean?
noun
- the third day of the week; the second working day
Questions about saying Tuesday
How do you pronounce Tuesday?
Say TOOZ-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuzdi/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːzdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tuesday?
Tuesday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOOZ). Broken into parts: TOOZ · dee.
Is Tuesday pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːzdi/ (TYOOZ-dee).