To pronounce "unctious", say UNCT-ious — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"unctious" has 2 syllables: unct-ious. It rhymes with uncus and incus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: uncus, uncous — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Unctious" has 2 syllables: unct · ious.
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