The word "sees uncle" is spelled using the phonetic transcription /si:z ʌŋkəl/. The sound /s/ represents the initial sound of the word "sees," followed by the long vowel sound /i:/ and the final consonant sound /z/. The word "uncle" is spelled with the short vowel sound /ʌ/ and the consonant clusters /ŋk/ and /l/. This word may be confused with the homophone "seize uncle," which has a different pronunciation and meaning.