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uncle
Definition:
(nou) the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt (nou) a source of help and advice and encouragement
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈʌŋkəl
Examples:
He is the younger brother of Mufasa and the uncle of Simba.
Hamida Pahalwan was the maternal uncle of the Bholu Brothers of Pakistan.
Ursak is the brother to the late king and the uncle to the Steele children.
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Common mistakes of uncle pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners mispronounce "uncle" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ʌŋkəl/ instead of the correct IPA /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ in US English or /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "cup".
- Stress placement errors: A common mistake is to stress the second syllable, saying "un-'cle" instead of the correct primary stress on the first syllable, "'un-cle". Tip: Practice placing emphasis on the "un" to get the stress right.
- Missing the "k" sound: Some people might drop the "k" sound, pronouncing "uncle" as "un-uhl" instead of /ˈʌŋ.kəl/. Tip: Pay attention to the "k" to ensure it is clearly articulated.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners sometimes divide "uncle" incorrectly, pronouncing it as "un-cel" instead of "un-cle". Tip: Remember that "uncle" has two syllables, with a clear "k" sound in between.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some might pronounce the "c" as an "s", saying "unsle" instead of the correct "uncle". Tip: Emphasize the hard "k" sound to avoid this error.