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How do you spell Wednesday?

Correct spelling

Wednesday

WED + NES + DAY. Named after Woden (Norse god). The D is silent.

Why is Wednesday spelled this way?

From Old English Wodnesdaeg, Woden's day. Named after the Norse god Odin (Woden in Old English). The first d is silent in modern pronunciation, making this a perpetual spelling trap.

Common misspellings of Wednesday

WensdayWendsdayWendesdayWedensday

Example

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell Wednesday?+
The correct spelling is "Wednesday". WED + NES + DAY. Named after Woden (Norse god). The D is silent.
Is it Wensday or Wednesday?+
The correct spelling is "Wednesday", not "Wensday". This word gets 25,000+ monthly searches.

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