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How to pronounce 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.09
Dec 15, 2023
Explore the pronunciation of 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' in English, including variations and examples of words with 'T-U'. Discuss the differences in pronunciation between UK and US English for words like 'Tuesday', 'tune', 'tube', and 'stupid'. Dive into the distinction between voiced and unvoiced 'th' sounds and practice pronouncing 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday'. Learn about plans for Thursday and the presence of nature and culture on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Quick takeaways
- There are multiple ways to pronounce the word 'Tuesday' depending on accents and regions.
- The pronunciation of the word 'Thursday' involves using the unvoiced TH sound, different from the voiced sounds in 'think' and 'the'.
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Different Pronunciations of Tuesday
The podcast discusses the different ways to pronounce the word 'Tuesday'. The hosts mention that the pronunciation can vary depending on accents and regions. One option is to pronounce it as 'Tuesday' with a chuh sound at the beginning, another option is 'Tuesday' with a tuh sound at the beginning, and the third option, more commonly used in the United States, is 'Tuesday'. They explain that the pronunciation difference is due to the letters T-U which also change pronunciation in other words. The middle sound is always pronounced as chuh, while at the beginning of a word or close to it, different options are available.
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