How to pronounce uncling
Say it like UHNG-kuh-ling. Uncling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG).
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- UHNG
- kuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncling 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of uncling
American and British speakers say uncling in essentially the same way: /ˈʌŋkəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈʌŋkəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHNG-kuh-ling.
What does uncling mean?
- present participle and gerund of uncle How to pronounce uncle
Questions about saying uncling
How do you pronounce uncling?
Say UHNG-kuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌŋkəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʌŋkəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncling?
Uncling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHNG). Broken into parts: UHNG · kuh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say uncling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌŋkəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈʌŋkəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.