How to pronounce uncheck
Say it like un-CHEK. Uncheck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEK).
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- un
- CHEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncheck pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- CHEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of uncheck
American and British speakers say uncheck in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈtʃɛk/ in the US and /ʌnˈtʃɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-CHEK.
What does uncheck mean?
- To remove a checkmark.“Uncheck the “save my password” box.”
- To remove a previously checked-in passenger from the check-in system, allowing changes to the ticket.
Where does uncheck come from?
From un- + check.
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Words that rhyme with uncheck
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Questions about saying uncheck
How do you pronounce uncheck?
Say un-CHEK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈtʃɛk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtʃɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncheck?
Uncheck has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEK). Broken into parts: un · CHEK.
Do Americans and Brits say uncheck the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈtʃɛk/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtʃɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.