Learn the American English pronunciation of "today" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "today"
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Simple pronunciation
tuh-day
IPA transcription
/tʰəˈdeɪ/
Word frequency
278th
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What does "today" mean?
the day that is happening now
Examples of "today" in a sentence
I need to finish this project today.
Today is my mother's birthday.
I learned a new song today.
How common is "today"?
Today is the 278th most common word in English.
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