How to Pronounce Weekend

To pronounce "weekend", say WEEK-end — 2 syllables, IPA /wiːˈkɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/wiːˈkɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “weekend”

"weekend" has 2 syllables: week-end. It rhymes with contend and chagrined, if that helps it stick.

What does weekend mean?

noun

  1. The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

verb

  1. To spend the weekend.

    “We'll weekend at the beach.”

adjective

  1. Of, relating to or for the weekend.

    “I'm wearing my weekend shoes.”

  2. Occurring at the weekend.

    “a weekend break”

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Words that rhyme with weekend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendchagrinedcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextend

Related words

holidaysundaysaturdayvacationweek-endsaturdayspermissionweek

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weekend"?▾

"Weekend" has 2 syllables: week · end.

What is the IPA transcription of "weekend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weekend" is /wiːˈkɛnd/.

What does "weekend" mean?▾

Weekend: The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

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