How to Pronounce "say uncle"
expression
ˈseɪ/ /ˈəŋkəɫ
SAY UN-kuhl
sˈeɪ/ /ˈʌŋkəl
SAY UN-kuhl
Definition
To admit defeat and surrender, often after being playfully pressured or challenged. Commonly used when someone wants the other person to stop because they can't take it anymore.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪ/ /ˈəŋkəɫ
British English
sˈeɪ/ /ˈʌŋkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY UN-kuhl
UK
SAY UN-kuhl
Listen in Context
If you want me to stop, just say uncle.
He wouldn't say uncle, no matter how hard we tickled him.
The rules are simple: wrestle until someone says uncle.
Come on, just say uncle and I’ll let you go!