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How to pronounce uncle in American English

“uncle” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to uncle the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“uncle” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. - [“Uncle” Paige Smith] Hey, Uncle here.

    NIH

  2. brother, uncle -- those were

    The Obama White House

  3. Washington DC and I lived with my uncle now my uncle had ideas and his idea

    National Archives

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