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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable un
  • 5 letters
Syllables
un-cle: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: UN-cle.
Pronunciation
/ˈʌŋkəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as un-cle.

Words that rhyme with uncle

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide uncle into syllables?

uncle divides as un-cle. un-cle: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in uncle?

Uncle has 2 syllables (un-cle).

Which syllable is stressed in uncle?

The stressed syllable in uncle is un. The 1st syllable is stressed: UN-cle.

How do you pronounce uncle?

/ˈʌŋkəl/ in American English.