How to Pronounce Saturday

To pronounce "saturday", say SAT-urd-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsæˌtɪˌdeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

saturday

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Accent

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsæˌtɪˌdeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “saturday”

Break "saturday" into 3 beats and lean on "SAT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

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Words that rhyme with saturday

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Related words

satsabbathfridaytuesdaywednesdaymondaysundaythursday

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saturday"?▾

"Saturday" has 3 syllables: sat · urd · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "saturday"?▾

The IPA transcription of "saturday" is /ˈsæˌtɪˌdeɪ/.

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