How to pronounce unzip
Say it like un-ZIP. Unzip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIP).
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- un
- ZIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unzip 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.
- ZIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unzip
American and British speakers say unzip in essentially the same way: /ənˈzɪp/ in the US and /ʌnˈzɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-ZIP.
What does unzip mean?
- To open something using a zipper.
- To come open by means of a zipper.
- To restore (compressed data) to its original form, from a zip file.
Where does unzip come from?
From un- + zip.
Words that rhyme with unzip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unzip.
Questions about saying unzip
How do you pronounce unzip?
Say un-ZIP. The American pronunciation is /ənˈzɪp/. In British English it is /ʌnˈzɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unzip?
Unzip has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZIP). Broken into parts: un · ZIP.
Do Americans and Brits say unzip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈzɪp/ and the British form is /ʌnˈzɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.