How to pronounce uncia
Say it like UHN-shee-uh. Uncia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- shee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncia
American and British speakers say uncia in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnʃiə/ in the US and /ˈʌnʃiə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-shee-uh.
What does uncia mean?
- Synonym of ounce, the English and American avoirdupois unit of mass.
- Synonym of twelfth.
Where does uncia come from?
From Latin ū̆ncia (“various Roman units”).
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Questions about saying uncia
How do you pronounce uncia?
Say UHN-shee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnʃiə/. In British English it is /ˈʌnʃiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncia?
Uncia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · shee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say uncia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnʃiə/ and the British form is /ˈʌnʃiə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.