How to pronounce unwrap
Say it like un-RAP. Unwrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP).
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- un
- RAP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwrap 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.
- RAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of unwrap
American and British speakers say unwrap in essentially the same way: /ənˈræp/ in the US and /ʌnˈræp/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RAP.
What does unwrap mean?
- To open or undo, as what is wrapped or folded.
- To become unwrapped.
- To remove word wrap from.
- An act of unwrapping.
Where does unwrap come from?
From Middle English unwrappen, equivalent to un- + wrap.
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Questions about saying unwrap
How do you pronounce unwrap?
Say un-RAP. The American pronunciation is /ənˈræp/. In British English it is /ʌnˈræp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwrap?
Unwrap has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP). Broken into parts: un · RAP.
Do Americans and Brits say unwrap the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈræp/ and the British form is /ʌnˈræp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.