Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

uncoil

/ʌnˈkɔɪəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.46 in modern English

Syllables
un-coil
IPA
/ʌnˈkɔɪəl/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To unwind or untwist (something).

Transitive verb

verb

To unwind or untwist oneself.

Intransitive verb

verb

To defecate.

Derogatory; Slang; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From un- + coil.

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce uncoil?
The recorded pronunciation is /ʌnˈkɔɪəl/.
What does uncoil mean?
To unwind or untwist (something).
Where does uncoil come from?
From un- + coil.

How to pronounce uncoil

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