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“Wednesday” in Bisaya: Miyerkules
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Wednesday” is Miyerkules, pronounced myehr-KOO-lehs. It's used as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.
Bisaya translation
Miyerkules
myehr-KOO-lehs
- English meaning
- Wednesday
- Part of speech
- noun
How to pronounce Miyerkules
Say it as myehr-KOO-lehs. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Wednesday" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Wednesday" is Miyerkules, pronounced myehr-KOO-lehs.
How do you pronounce "Miyerkules"?
Pronounce it as myehr-KOO-lehs. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Miyerkules" mean in English?
"Miyerkules" means "Wednesday" in English. It functions as a noun in everyday Cebuano conversation.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.
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