How to pronounce uncivil
Say it like un-SIV-ul. Uncivil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
- un
- SIV
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncivil 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncivil
American and British speakers say uncivil in essentially the same way: /ənˈsɪvəl/ in the US and /ʌnˈsɪvəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-SIV-ul.
What does uncivil mean?
- Not civilized
- Not civil; discourteous; impolite“uncivil behavior”
Where does uncivil come from?
From un- + civil.
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Words that rhyme with uncivil
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Questions about saying uncivil
How do you pronounce uncivil?
Say un-SIV-ul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈsɪvəl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈsɪvəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncivil?
Uncivil has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: un · SIV · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say uncivil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈsɪvəl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈsɪvəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.