How Do You Spell TODAY'S?

Pronunciation: [tədˈe͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "today's" is spelled with a silent 'd' at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /təˈdeɪz/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, represented by the symbol 'ə', followed by the stressed vowel sound 'eɪ'. The final sound is a voiced 'z' sound, which is why the letter 's' is used at the end instead of 'd' which is not pronounced. This common construction is used to indicate possession or ownership of something by something or someone related to the current day.

TODAY'S Meaning and Definition

  1. Today's is the possessive form of the word "today," which refers to the present day or the day on which the term is used. It is used to indicate something that relates to or is characteristic of the present day, or something that occurred or was created on the current day.

    In common usage, "today's" is commonly employed as an adjective to describe various aspects of modern life, such as "today's technology," "today's news," or "today's society." It implies that the subject being described is relevant and applicable to the current time period.

    As a possessive form, "today's" is also used to indicate ownership or possession of something by the present-day or contemporary time. For example, "today's weather forecast" indicates the current day's weather predictions. Similarly, "today's newspaper" suggests the newspaper printed or published on that particular day.

    By using the possessive form "today's," people refer to the present day as a specific point in time, setting it apart from other days. It emphasizes the temporal aspect of the subject matter being discussed and highlights its relevance and significance to the current time frame.

Common Misspellings for TODAY'S

Etymology of TODAY'S

The word "today's" is a contraction of the phrase "of today's". The etymology can be traced back to the Old English period, where it was formed by combining the word "to" (indicating possession) with the word "day". Over time, the phrase "of today" evolved into "today's" through phonetic sound changes and contraction.

Infographic

Add the infographic to your website: