How to Pronounce Shrink-wrap

To pronounce "shrink-wrap", say SHRINKWR-ap — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SHRINKWR-ap

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💡 Tip for remembering “shrink-wrap”

"shrink-wrap" has 2 syllables: shrinkwr-ap. It rhymes with shrinkwrap, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: shrinkwrap — easy to mix up when writing.

What does shrink-wrap mean?

noun

  1. A plastic film that is used to protect an item and which during application contracts so it tightly enclose it.
  2. The wrapping around an item that has been shrink-wrapped.

verb

  1. To apply shrink-wrap to (an item).

    “We spent all day shrink-wrapping boxes and now my feet hurt.”

Words that rhyme with shrink-wrap

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shrink-wrap"?▾

"Shrink-wrap" has 2 syllables: shrinkwr · ap.

What does "shrink-wrap" mean?▾

Shrink-wrap: A plastic film that is used to protect an item and which during application contracts so it tightly enclose it.

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