How do you pronounce "wednesday"?

In American English: /ˈwɛnzdi/ (WEHNZD-ee). In British English: /wˈɛnzdeɪ/ (W-ehnzd). In Canadian English: /ˈwɛnzdi/ (WEHNZD-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɛnzdeɪ/ (W-ehnzd).

Is "wednesday" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɛnzdi/ (WEHNZD-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɛnzdeɪ/ (W-ehnzd).

How to Pronounce "wednesday"

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wednesday

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/ˈwɛnzdi/

WEHNZD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɛnzdwednes·iday

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