How to Pronounce Wednesday

To pronounce "wednesday", say WEDN-esd-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈwɛnzˌdeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

wednesday

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈwɛnzˌdeɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wednesday”

"wednesday" has 3 syllables: wedn-esd-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

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Words that rhyme with wednesday

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wednesday"?▾

"Wednesday" has 3 syllables: wedn · esd · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "wednesday"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wednesday" is /ˈwɛnzˌdeɪ/.

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