How Do You Spell THURSDAYS?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːzde͡ɪz] (IPA)

Thursdays, spelled /ˈθɜːzdeɪz/, is the plural form of Thursday which is a day of the week. The word comprises of two syllables "Thurs" and "days". The sound "th" in "Thurs" is pronounced with the tip of the tongue against the upper teeth whereas the "s" sound in "days" is made by forcing air out of the mouth between the tongue and the roof of the mouth. The letter "y" serves as a vowel in this word and the stress is on the first syllable.

THURSDAYS Meaning and Definition

1. Thursdays is the plural form and the term used to denote the fourth day of the week. It is typically preceded by Wednesday and followed by Friday. Named after the Norse god of thunder, Thor, and derived from Old English and Old High German, the word "Thursday" has its roots in the Germanic languages.

   As a weekday, Thursdays hold significance in several cultures and traditions. It is considered an important day in Christianity as it is traditionally associated with the Last Supper and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Thursday is also known as the "Little Saturday" in some regions, representing a prelude to the weekend.

   In contemporary society, Thursdays have become popular for various reasons. It is often regarded as an intermediary day that signifies the approach of the weekend, bringing a sense of anticipation and excitement. Many television networks schedule their most popular shows on Thursdays, making it a prime television viewing day.

   Moreover, "Thursdays" can also refer to a recurring event or a regular activity that takes place on this particular day of the week, such as "Thursdays at the Museum" or "Thursdays' book club."

   Overall, Thursdays hold cultural, religious, and social significance, making them a distinctive part of our weekly routine and offering opportunities for leisure, entertainment, and community engagement.

Top Common Misspellings for THURSDAYS *

• thurdays 22.2222222%
• thrusdays 20.6349206%
• thursadys 6.3492063%
• thursadays 3.1746031%
• tharsdays 3.1746031%
• thursdazs 3.1746031%
• thuesday 1.5873015%
• thusday 1.5873015%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for THURSDAYS

• tusdays
• thusdays
• thursdayt
• thursda
• thurstay
• thursdy
• thurstday
• thersday
• thuersday
• thursdaay
• thuirsday
• tthursday
• thursaday
• thursdau
• thirsday
• thursdat
• thiursday
• thursdeay
• thursdday
• thursays
• thurseday
• thurssday
• wthursday
• teusdays
• thoursday
• thursdya
• thursdsay
• thuasday
• thursdasy
• theursday
• churidas
• Othorsways
• Thurstys

Etymology of THURSDAYS

The word Thursdays comes from the Old English word Þunresdæg, which can be broken down into two parts: Þunor meaning thunder and dæg meaning day. In Old English mythology, Þunor was the god of thunder, equivalent to the Norse god Thor. Therefore, Þunresdæg translates to Thor's day. Over time, the word evolved into the modern English word Thursday.