How do you pronounce "uncle"?

In American English: /ˈʌŋkəl/ (UHNGK-uhl). In British English: /ˈɐŋkəl/ (ⱯNGK). In Canadian English: /ˈʌŋkəl/ (UHNGK-uhl). In Australian English: /ˈʌŋkəl/ (UHNGK-uhl).

Is "uncle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌŋkəl/ (UHNGK-uhl), while in British English it's /ˈɐŋkəl/ (ⱯNGK).

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uncle

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/ˈʌŋkəl/

UHNGK-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ʌŋkun·əlcle

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