How to pronounce unwrapping
Say it like un-RAP-ing. Unwrapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP).
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- un
- RAP
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unwrapping 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unwrapping
American and British speakers say unwrapping in essentially the same way: /ənˈræpɪŋ/ in the US and /ənˈræpɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RAP-ing.
What does unwrapping mean?
- present participle and gerund of unwrap How to pronounce unwrap
- The act or process by which something is unwrapped.
Words that rhyme with unwrapping
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unwrapping.
Questions about saying unwrapping
How do you pronounce unwrapping?
Say un-RAP-ing. The American pronunciation is /ənˈræpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ənˈræpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unwrapping?
Unwrapping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAP). Broken into parts: un · RAP · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say unwrapping the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈræpɪŋ/ and the British form is /ənˈræpɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.