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sunday

Definition:

(nou) first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians (nou) United States evangelist (1862-1935)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈsʌndi

Examples:

The sunday lunchtime menu was reduced to Sunday lunch only.

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Common mistakes of sunday pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "sun-'day" instead of the correct "SUN-day" (ˈsʌn.deɪ). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
Vowel confusion: People may pronounce "sunday" with a long "u," sounding like "sunday" (ˈsuːn.deɪ). This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "u" sound as in "sun" (ˈsʌn) to avoid this mistake.
Dropping the "d": Some might say "sun-ay" (ˈsʌn.eɪ), omitting the "d" sound. This alters the word. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "d" clearly to maintain the integrity of "sunday."
Incorrect vowel sound: Mispronouncing the "a" in "day" can lead to saying "sundee" (ˈsʌn.di). This is not correct. Tip: Pronounce the "a" as a long "a" (eɪ) to say "day" properly.
Ending sound alteration: Some may pronounce "sunday" with a soft ending, like "sundey" (ˈsʌn.deɪ). This can sound informal. Tip: Use the clear "day" sound to finish the word distinctly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "sunday" correctly?

You pronounce "sunday" as /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ in both American and British English. The first syllable "sun" has primary stress, and the second syllable "day" is pronounced like the word "day."

What is the syllable structure of "sunday"?

The word "sunday" has two syllables: "sun" and "day." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, making it easy to say.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "sunday"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying it as /sʌnˈdeɪ/ instead of /ˈsʌn.deɪ/. Remember to emphasize the first syllable "sun" to pronounce it correctly.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "sunday" in different regions?

The pronunciation of "sunday" is generally the same across regions, with /ˈsʌn.deɪ/ being standard in both American and British English. However, accents may slightly alter the vowel sounds.