How to pronounce unpack
Say it like un-PAK. Unpack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK).
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- un
- PAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpack 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.
- PAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unpack
American and British speakers say unpack in essentially the same way: /ənˈpæk/ in the US and /ənˈpæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PAK.
What does unpack mean?
- To remove from a package or container, particularly with respect to items that had previously been arranged closely and securely in a pack.“They didn't have time to unpack their bags before going out to dinner.”
- To empty containers that had been packed.“They didn't have time to unpack before going to dinner.”
- To analyze a concept or a text; to explain.
Where does unpack come from?
From Middle English unpakken, equivalent to un- + pack.
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Words that rhyme with unpack
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Questions about saying unpack
How do you pronounce unpack?
Say un-PAK. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpæk/. In British English it is /ənˈpæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpack?
Unpack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAK). Broken into parts: un · PAK.
Do Americans and Brits say unpack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpæk/ and the British form is /ənˈpæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.