How to pronounce uncool
Say it like uhn-KOOL. Uncool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOL).
- uhn
- KOOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncool pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- KOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of uncool
American and British speakers say uncool in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈkul/ in the US and /ʌnˈkuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KOOL.
What does uncool mean?
- Not in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- The quality of being uncool.
Where does uncool come from?
From un- + cool.
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Words that rhyme with uncool
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Questions about saying uncool
How do you pronounce uncool?
Say uhn-KOOL. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkul/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncool?
Uncool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOL). Broken into parts: uhn · KOOL.
Do Americans and Brits say uncool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈkul/ and the British form is /ʌnˈkuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.