How to pronounce uncle
uncle
/ˈʌŋkəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Uncle, sound by sound
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /ŋ/as in sing | A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
In a sentence
Did your uncle let you drive his car?
More words with the /ŋ/ sound
- zheng/zeŋ/
- huang/hwæŋ/
- banquet/ˈbæŋkwət/
- phuong/fuːˈɔːŋ/
- xiang/ˈʃiːɑːŋ/
- hmong/mɔːŋ/
- wyoming/waɪˈəʊmɪŋ/
- phishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
- aisling/ˈeɪslɪŋ/
- hoang/həʊŋ/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce uncle?
Uncle is pronounced /ˈʌŋkəl/ in American English.
How many syllables are in uncle?
Uncle has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in uncle?
The first syllable: /ˈʌŋkəl/.