How to pronounce uncles
Say it like UHNG-kulz. Uncles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG).
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- UHNG
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uncles
American and British speakers say uncles in essentially the same way: /ˈʌŋkəlz/ in the US and /ˈʌŋkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHNG-kulz.
What does uncles mean?
- plural of uncle How to pronounce uncle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of uncle How to pronounce uncle
Words that sound like uncles
- uncle's
Questions about saying uncles
How do you pronounce uncles?
Say UHNG-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌŋkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈʌŋkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncles?
Uncles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG). Broken into parts: UHNG · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say uncles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌŋkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈʌŋkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as uncles?
Uncles sounds the same as uncle's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.