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uncle

The correct spelling is uncle.

How to pronounce uncle

/ˈʌŋ.kəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈʌŋ.kəl/

Say it like: Unc-le

The correct spelling is uncle. The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
  2. 2.The male cousin of one’s parent.
  3. 3.A companion to one's (usually unmarried) mother.
  4. 4.A source of advice, encouragement, or help.
  5. 5.A pawnbroker.

verb

  1. 1.To address somebody by the term uncle.
  2. 2.To act like, or as, an uncle.

interjection

  1. 1.A cry used to indicate surrender.

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