How to Pronounce Unpack

To pronounce "unpack", say UNP-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ʌnˈpæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ʌnˈpæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “unpack”

"unpack" has 2 syllables: unp-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does unpack mean?

verb

  1. To remove from a package or container, particularly with respect to items that had previously been arranged closely and securely in a pack.

    “They didn't have time to unpack their bags before going out to dinner.”

  2. To empty containers that had been packed.

    “They didn't have time to unpack before going to dinner.”

Antonyms

pack

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Words that rhyme with unpack

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crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

untieundoloserangeunpackagedepackageunparceldepalletize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "unpack"?▾

"Unpack" has 2 syllables: unp · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "unpack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "unpack" is /ʌnˈpæk/.

What does "unpack" mean?▾

Unpack: To remove from a package or container, particularly with respect to items that had previously been arranged closely and securely in a pack.

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