How to pronounce uncouth
Say it like uhn-KOOTH. Uncouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOTH).
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- uhn
- KOOTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncouth 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.
- KOOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of uncouth
American and British speakers say uncouth in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈkuθ/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈkuːθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-KOOTH.
What does uncouth mean?
- Clumsy, awkward.
- Unrefined, crude.“I don't want to associate with uncouth people.”
Where does uncouth come from?
From Middle English uncouth, from Old English uncūþ (“unknown; unfamiliar; strange”), from Proto-West Germanic *unkunþ, from Proto-Germanic *unkunþaz (“unknown”), equivalent to un- + couth.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with uncouth
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uncouth.
Questions about saying uncouth
How do you pronounce uncouth?
Say uhn-KOOTH. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈkuθ/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈkuːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncouth?
Uncouth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOOTH). Broken into parts: uhn · KOOTH.
Do Americans and Brits say uncouth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈkuθ/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈkuːθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.