How to pronounce uuencode
Say it like yoo-yoo-en-KOHD. Uuencode has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOHD).
- yoo
- yoo
- en
- KOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uuencode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of uuencode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoo-yoo-en-KOHD.
What does uuencode mean?
- To encode (binary data) into a text-based format for transmission.
Where does uuencode come from?
After the Unix program uuencode (Unix-to-Unix encoding), for encoding binary data for transmission over the UUCP mail system.
Words that rhyme with uuencode
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of uuencode.
Questions about saying uuencode
How do you pronounce uuencode?
Say yoo-yoo-en-KOHD. The American pronunciation is /jujuɛnˈkoʊd/. In British English it is /juːjuːɛnˈkəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uuencode?
Uuencode has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOHD). Broken into parts: yoo · yoo · en · KOHD.
Is uuencode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /juːjuːɛnˈkəʊd/ (yoo-yoo-en-KOHD).