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How to Say "Wednesday" in Italian
Learn 'mercoledì', the Italian word for Wednesday, and use it confidently in daily conversations.
mercoledì
mehr-koh-leh-DEEneutral
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Use 'mercoledì' when referring to any Wednesday, whether it's this week, next week, or a past one. For example, 'Ci vediamo mercoledì' means 'See you on Wednesday'.
Alternatives
- il mercoledìUse when referring to Wednesdays in general, like 'I like Wednesdays'.
- di mercoledìUse when saying something happened on a Wednesday, e.g., 'It happened on Wednesday'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 'c'
The 'c' before 'e' sounds like 'ch' in 'cheese', not like 'k'.
Stress placement
The stress is on the final syllable, 'dì', not earlier in the word.
Frequently asked
How do you say Wednesday in Italian?
The Italian word for Wednesday is 'mercoledì'. It's pronounced mehr-koh-leh-DEE.
What is Wednesday in Italian?
Wednesday in Italian is 'mercoledì'. It's the fourth day of the week in Italy.
Italian days of the week pronunciation
Days like 'mercoledì' have the stress on the final syllable. The 'c' before 'e' makes a 'ch' sound.
What are the Italian days of the week?
The days of the week in Italian are: lunedì (Monday), martedì (Tuesday), mercoledì (Wednesday), giovedì (Thursday), venerdì (Friday), sabato (Saturday), and domenica (Sunday). They are not capitalized in Italian.
How do you say Wednesday in Italy?
Wednesday is said as 'mercoledì' in Italian. It is pronounced roughly as 'mer-koh-leh-DEE'.
How do you pronounce mercoledì?
Mercoledì is pronounced mer-koh-leh-DEE. The stress is on the last syllable.
