How many syllables in uncle?

Syllables in uncle

2

un·cle

Uncle has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say uncle

Pronunciation/ˈʌŋkəl/
2 syllables, UN-cle · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say uncle slowly and listen for each vowel sound: un, cle. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in uncle?
Uncle has two syllables.
How do you divide uncle into syllables?
Uncle divides as un-cle.
Which syllable is stressed in uncle?
The first syllable (UN-cle).

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