How to pronounce uncial
Say it like UHN-see-ul. Uncial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN).
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- UHN
- see
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncial 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncial
American and British speakers say uncial in essentially the same way: /ˈʌnsiəl/ in the US and /ˈʌnsiəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHN-see-ul.
What does uncial mean?
- Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.
- Of or relating to a majuscule style of writing with unjoined, rounded letters, originally used in the 4th–9th centuries.
- A style of writing using uncial letters.
- A letter in this style.
- A manuscript in this style.
Where does uncial come from?
Attested 1650, from Latin ū̆ncia (“a twelfth part, ounce, inch”) + -al.
Questions about saying uncial
How do you pronounce uncial?
Say UHN-see-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌnsiəl/. In British English it is /ˈʌnsiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncial?
Uncial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHN). Broken into parts: UHN · see · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say uncial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌnsiəl/ and the British form is /ˈʌnsiəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.