How to Pronounce Unfold

To pronounce "unfold", say UNF-old — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈfəʊld/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʌnˈfəʊld/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unfold”

"unfold" has 2 syllables: unf-old. It rhymes with cold and hold, if that helps it stick.

What does unfold mean?

noun

  1. In functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

verb

  1. To undo a folding.

    “to unfold a map; to unfold a tablecloth; she unpacks the new dress and unfolds it carefully”

  2. To turn out; to happen; to develop.

Synonyms

exposeuncover

Words that rhyme with unfold

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coldholdthresholdscoldboldoldmoldstrolledstrongholdgoldfoldtold

Related words

spreadstretchopenextendblossomdisclose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unfold"?▾

"Unfold" has 2 syllables: unf · old.

What is the IPA transcription of "unfold"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unfold" is /ʌnˈfəʊld/.

What does "unfold" mean?▾

Unfold: In functional programming, a kind of higher-order function that is the opposite of a fold.

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