Uncle: how to say it, spell it and use it
uncle
/ˈʌŋkəl/
Short answer
The English word uncle is pronounced /ˈʌŋkəl/. It is spelled U-N-C-L-E and has 5 letters. With a or an: an uncle. The plural is uncles.
Example sentence
My uncle is funny.
Key facts
- English
- uncle
- Pronunciation
- /ˈʌŋkəl/
- With a or an
- an uncle
- Plural
- uncles
- Spelling
- U-N-C-L-E
- Number of letters
- 5
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce uncle?
Uncle is pronounced /ˈʌŋkəl/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell uncle?
Uncle is spelled U-N-C-L-E. It has 5 letters.
What is the plural of uncle?
The plural of uncle is uncles.
Do you say a or an before uncle?
Say an uncle.
How do you use uncle in a sentence?
For example: My uncle is funny.
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