How to pronounce uh
Say it like UH. Uh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- UH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of uh
American and British speakers say uh in essentially the same way: /ʌ/ in the US and /ʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UH.
What does uh mean?
- Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.“Uh, who was that?”
- Expression of discomfort or reservation; a hesitation preceding awkward information or innuendo.“He's receiving some, uh, special attention from the manager.”
- Space filler or pause during conversation.“Uh, let me see...”
- An occurrence of the interjection "uh".
- Pronunciation spelling of a“Gimme uh dollar.”
Where does uh come from?
Onomatopoeia of the natural expression of thought.
Words that rhyme with uh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uh.
Questions about saying uh
How do you pronounce uh?
Say UH. The American pronunciation is /ʌ/. In British English it is /ʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uh?
Uh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: UH.
Do Americans and Brits say uh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌ/ and the British form is /ʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.