How to pronounce unpacked
Say it like un-PAKT. Unpacked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAKT).
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- un
- PAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unpacked 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.
- PAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unpacked
American and British speakers say unpacked in essentially the same way: /ənˈpækt/ in the US and /ənˈpækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-PAKT.
What does unpacked mean?
- past participle of unpack How to pronounce unpack
- Having had its packing removed.“I worked all day and managed to get all the boxes unpacked.”
- Not yet packed.“The unpacked gifts are on the table.”
- Not yet having had its packing removed. (Especially after still. For more on this use, see http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/002171.html)“I left the box, still unpacked, at our old house.”
Where does unpacked come from?
From un- + packed and unpack + -ed.
Words that rhyme with unpacked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unpacked.
Questions about saying unpacked
How do you pronounce unpacked?
Say un-PAKT. The American pronunciation is /ənˈpækt/. In British English it is /ənˈpækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unpacked?
Unpacked has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAKT). Broken into parts: un · PAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say unpacked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈpækt/ and the British form is /ənˈpækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.