How to pronounce uncrook
Say it like un-KRUUK. Uncrook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUUK).
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- un
- KRUUK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uncrook 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 "u" in cup.
- KRUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of uncrook
American and British speakers say uncrook in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈkrʊk/ in the US and /ʌnˈkrʊk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-KRUUK.
What does uncrook mean?
- To bring back from a crooked position.
Where does uncrook come from?
From un- + crook.
Words that rhyme with uncrook
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uncrook.
Questions about saying uncrook
How do you pronounce uncrook?
Say un-KRUUK. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈkrʊk/. In British English it is /ʌnˈkrʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uncrook?
Uncrook has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRUUK). Broken into parts: un · KRUUK.
Do Americans and Brits say uncrook the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈkrʊk/ and the British form is /ʌnˈkrʊk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.