How to pronounce weekend
Say it like WEE-kend. Weekend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
- WEE
- kend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weekend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of weekend
American and British speakers say weekend in essentially the same way: /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ in the US and /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-kend.
What does weekend mean?
- The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in Western countries, Saturday and Sunday.
- To spend the weekend.“We'll weekend at the beach.”
- Of, relating to or for the weekend.“I'm wearing my weekend shoes.”
- Occurring at the weekend.“a weekend break”
Where does weekend come from?
From week + end. Originally a Northern England regionalism (see 1903 quotation), in more general use from late 19th century.
Questions about saying weekend
How do you pronounce weekend?
Say WEE-kend. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiˌkɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weekend?
Weekend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · kend.
Do Americans and Brits say weekend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈwiːˌkɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.