How to Pronounce wednesday
Language: English IPA: /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/
Pronunciation explanation
WENZ-day. The middle "dnes" is compressed. The "d" in the middle is completely silent. Named after Woden (Norse Odin), the "d" in the original name has been silent since Middle English but retained in spelling.
Practice tip
WENZ-day. Two syllables. Never say "WED-nes-day" — that "d" has been silent for centuries.
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