How to Pronounce "wake up one day"
expression
WAYK-UP-WUHN-DAY
WAYK-UP-WON-DAY
Definition
To suddenly realize or decide something important after not noticing it before; often used for life-changing moments or realizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈwən/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
wˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /wˈɒn/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAYK-UP-WUHN-DAY
UK
WAYK-UP-WON-DAY
Listen in Context
You might wake up one day and want to change your job.
Sometimes people wake up one day and realize they need a new start.
He woke up one day and decided to travel the world.
You can't just wake up one day and expect everything to be perfect.