How to Pronounce "uncouth"
word
ˈənˈkuθ
uhn-KOOTH
ʌnkˈuːθ
un-KOOTH
Definition
Describes someone's behavior or speech as rude, lacking good manners, or socially awkward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈənˈkuθ
British English
ʌnkˈuːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhn-KOOTH
UK
un-KOOTH
Listen in Context
His uncouth language shocked everyone at the table.
People thought his uncouth manners were rude.
She found his jokes uncouth and offensive.
The tourists' uncouth behavior embarrassed their guide.