Why do we pronounce Wednesday wenzday?

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2026-04-17 00:05

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The pronunciation "wenzday" for Wednesday comes from Old English "Wōdnesdæg," named after the Germanic god Woden (Odin). Over time, the pronunciation evolved, leading to the modern pronunciation we use today.

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