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How to spell uncle

Uncle is spelled U-N-C-L-E.

What it means: The brother of your father or mother.

In a sentence: My uncle loves to tell funny stories. ▶

The part people get wrong

Watch for an unstressed vowel that is hard to hear.

Same family: aunt, nephew, niece, family, relative. If you can spell one, the shared part carries to the others.

Where it comes from: Uncle comes from the Latin word "avunculus," meaning "mother’s brother." In many cultures, the word "uncle" is also used more loosely for close family friends who act as supportive helpers and advisors.

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