How to pronounce 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.09
Dec 15, 2023
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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.
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'.
Deep dives
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.
Pronunciation of Thursday
The podcast also addresses the pronunciation of the word 'Thursday'. The hosts highlight that the T in 'Thursday' is pronounced as a TH sound. They explain the difference between the voiced and unvoiced TH sounds, with 'Thursday' using the unvoiced TH sound. They provide a tip for practice, suggesting listeners put their hand on their throat to identify the difference between the unvoiced sound in 'think' and the voiced sound in 'the'. They conclude by offering practice sentences incorporating the various sounds discussed in the episode.
Do you know how to say the words Tuesday and Thursday correctly in English? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Josie and Mark chat about how to pronounce Tuesday and Thursday - and use these sounds in other words. By the end of this episode you will be more confident in pronouncing the 'tu' and 'thu' sounds in English!