How to pronounce Wednesday
Say it like WENZ-dee. Wednesday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WENZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Wednesday. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WENZ
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The first d and the second e are skipped. Say 'WENZ-day', two syllables.
Wednesday pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Wednesday
American and British speakers say Wednesday in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛnzdi/ in the US and /ˈwɛnzdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WENZ-dee.
What does Wednesday mean?
- the fourth day of the week; the third working day
Questions about saying Wednesday
How do you pronounce Wednesday?
Say WENZ-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛnzdi/. In British English it is /ˈwɛnzdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Wednesday?
Wednesday has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WENZ). Broken into parts: WENZ · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say Wednesday the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛnzdi/ and the British form is /ˈwɛnzdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.