Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

uh-uh

[ˈ(ʔ)ʌ̃˧.ʔʌ̃˩]

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
uh-uh
IPA
[ˈ(ʔ)ʌ̃˧.ʔʌ̃˩]
10
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

no

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Likely imitative of non-verbal sounds used to indicate disagreement or discomfort. Compare nope, wherein the -p may represent closure often uttered at the end of the word no. Compare also um used to indicate hesitation. Attested from 1888.

Usage

Inflected Forms

huh-uh (alternative) uhuh (alternative) nuh-uh (alternative)

Antonyms

uh-huh

Questions

How do you pronounce uh-uh?
The recorded pronunciation is [ˈ(ʔ)ʌ̃˧.ʔʌ̃˩].
What does uh-uh mean?
no
Where does uh-uh come from?
Likely imitative of non-verbal sounds used to indicate disagreement or discomfort. Compare nope, wherein the -p may represent closure often uttered at the end of the word no. Compare also um used to indicate hesitation. Attested from 1888.

How to pronounce uh-uh

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “uh-uh”.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “uh-uh” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.