How do you pronounce avuncular?

avuncular is pronounced as /əˈvʌŋkjələr/.

👨‍🦳avuncular

adjective

/əˈvʌŋkjələr/

kind and friendly, like an uncle

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

kindly, paternal, benevolent, genial

harsh, unfriendly, stern

avuncular advice, avuncular smile, avuncular figure, avuncular role

not producing any significant or desired effect; useless; unsuccessful

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

In a state of inactivity or dormancy; quiet.

very small in size; tiny

Not leading to a definite result or decision.

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.