How to Pronounce Weekends

To pronounce "weekends", say WEEK-ends — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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WEEK-ends

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💡 Tip for remembering “weekends”

"weekends" has 2 syllables: week-ends. It rhymes with contends and amends, if that helps it stick.

What does weekends 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.”

adverb

  1. At weekends.

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Words that rhyme with weekends

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contendsamendsascendsextendscommendstranscendsbefriendsportendsendsdividendsbookendsdescends

Related words

sundayssaturdaysweekdaysholidayssaturdayvacationsleavefurloughs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weekends"?▾

"Weekends" has 2 syllables: week · ends.

What does "weekends" mean?▾

Weekends: 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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