Pronunciation of Wednesday
Why are there two different pronunciation for the word 'Wednesday'? Which is the standard pronunciation of 'Wednesday'?
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Context changes the pronunciation. Remember, we are meeting on Wednesday. (first pronunciation) Remember, we are meeting Wednesday after work.
- Context changes the pronunciation.
- Remember, we are meeting on Wednesday.
- (first pronunciation) Remember, we are meeting Wednesday after work.
- (second pronunciation)
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Context changes the pronunciation.
Remember, we are meeting on Wednesday. (first pronunciation)
Remember, we are meeting Wednesday after work. (second pronunciation)
0sundarnazWhy are there two different pronunciation for the word 'Wednesday'?
It also happens with pronunciations of other week days. Put simply, pronunciations that end in dee are a variation among individuals or dialects. If you use the pronunciation that ends in day that is standard and you should be understood.
0sundarnazWhy are there two different pronunciation for the word 'Wednesday'?
It's because two pronunciations are considered correct.
sundarnazWhich is the standard pronunciation of 'Wednesday'?
They are both standard, but dictionaries usually list the more used form first.
Personally, I never use the s
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