How to pronounce uce
Say it like OOS. Uce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of uce
American and British speakers say uce in essentially the same way: /us/ in the US and /uːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: OOS.
What does uce mean?
- (chiefly among Samoan-Americans) Brother (a male comrade or friend). Similar in use to bro.
Where does uce come from?
Clipping of Samoan uso.
Words that rhyme with uce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uce.
Questions about saying uce
How do you pronounce uce?
Say OOS. The American pronunciation is /us/. In British English it is /uːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uce?
Uce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OOS.
Do Americans and Brits say uce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /us/ and the British form is /uːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.