How to pronounce workdays
Say it like WURK-dayz. Workdays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK).
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US American/ˈwɝkˌdeɪz/WURK-dayz
UK British/ˈwɜːkˌdeɪz/WURK-dayz
- WURK
- dayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Workdays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- dayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of workdays
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WURK-dayz.
What does workdays mean?
noun
- plural of workday How to pronounce workday
Questions about saying workdays
How do you pronounce workdays?
Say WURK-dayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝkˌdeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːkˌdeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in workdays?
Workdays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WURK). Broken into parts: WURK · dayz.
Is workdays 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 /ˈwɜːkˌdeɪz/ (WURK-dayz).