How to pronounce unboxing
Say it like un-BAWK-sing. Unboxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWK).
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- un
- BAWK
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unboxing 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.
- BAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- singGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unboxing
American and British speakers say unboxing in essentially the same way: /ənˈbɔkˌsɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈbɔːkˌsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-BAWK-sing.
What does unboxing mean?
- present participle and gerund of unbox How to pronounce unbox
- The removal of something from its box; an unpacking.
- Automatic conversion of objects back to value types.
Questions about saying unboxing
How do you pronounce unboxing?
Say un-BAWK-sing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈbɔkˌsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈbɔːkˌsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unboxing?
Unboxing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAWK). Broken into parts: un · BAWK · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say unboxing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈbɔkˌsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈbɔːkˌsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.