How to pronounce uncork
Say it like un-KORK. Uncork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KORK).
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- un
- KORK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncork 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.
- KORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of uncork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-KAWK.
What does uncork mean?
- To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from.“uncork a bottle of wine”
- To release.
Where does uncork come from?
From un- + cork.
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Words that rhyme with uncork
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Questions about saying uncork
How do you pronounce uncork?
Say un-KORK. The American pronunciation is /ənˈkɔrk/. In British English it is /ənˈkɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncork?
Uncork has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KORK). Broken into parts: un · KORK.
Is uncork pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ənˈkɔːk/ (un-KAWK).