GreetingsBeginner
G'day
/ɡəˈdæɪ/ · say it: “guh-DYE”
A casual greeting, short for "good day". It can be used at any time of day.
Aussie vs standard
🇦🇺 How Aussies say it"G'day" — the second syllable has a wide, gliding vowel, and the first syllable is very short.
🌍 Textbook version"Good day" — two full words, with a clear D sound and a shorter vowel.
Common mistake
Stressing the first syllable. The stress is on the second part: guh-DAY.
Try this: Make the first sound almost silent, then open your mouth wide and glide on the second syllable.
Try this: Make the first sound almost silent, then open your mouth wide and glide on the second syllable.
In real sentences
- G'day, how's it going?
- G'day mate!
- G'day, I'm Sam.
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