How to Pronounce Pack

To pronounce "pack", say PACK — one syllable, IPA /pæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pack”

"pack" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pac, paque, pak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pack mean?

noun

  1. A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale.

    “The horses carried the packs across the plain.”

  2. A number or quantity equal to the contents of a pack

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Words that rhyme with pack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

backpackbundlejampackcampringtampgangcarry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pack"?▾

"Pack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pack" is /pæk/.

What does "pack" mean?▾

Pack: A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale.

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