How to pronounce unbox
Say it like un-BAWKS. Unbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWKS).
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- un
- BAWKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unbox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAWKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of unbox
American and British speakers say unbox in essentially the same way: /ənˈbɔks/ in the US and /ənˈbɔːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BAWKS.
What does unbox mean?
- To remove from a box.
- To retrieve (a value of a primitive type) from the object in which it is boxed.
Where does unbox come from?
From un- + box.
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Questions about saying unbox
How do you pronounce unbox?
Say un-BAWKS. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbɔks/. In British English it is /ənˈbɔːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unbox?
Unbox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWKS). Broken into parts: un · BAWKS.
Do Americans and Brits say unbox the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbɔks/ and the British form is /ənˈbɔːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.