How to pronounce weekender
Say it like WEE-ken-der. Weekender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- ken
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weekender 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.
- kenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of weekender
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEE-ken-duh.
What does weekender mean?
- Someone who visits a place for a weekend break.
- Someone who takes part in a sport or similar event at weekends.
- A place used primarily for weekends away.“We have a nice little weekender up in the mountains.”
Where does weekender come from?
From weekend + -er.
Questions about saying weekender
How do you pronounce weekender?
Say WEE-ken-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈwiˌkɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwiːˌkɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weekender?
Weekender has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · ken · der.
Is weekender pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwiːˌkɛndə/ (WEE-ken-duh).