How to pronounce "unpick" in English
un·pick
Hear native speakers say unpick in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “unpick”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
un
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
pick
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "unpick" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "unpick is" sounds like "unpick-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "unpick" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“thoughts and trying to unpick the emotions that lay underneath.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“But let me try and unpick it because it's really important, and it's particularly important on the hard left.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“We will unpick all of this on this latest episode of the BBC's daily news podcast newscast.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“plans that would unpick a deal done already with the eu that's already been signed into law”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“they tried to kind of unpick a little bit what does class mean in the contemporary world.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“lots to unpick there it's absolutely fascinating and a very kind of no Story”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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thoughts and trying to unpick the emotions that lay underneath.
Hear it in context: “unpick”
157 clipsThe English word “unpick”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (un · pick). Grammatically, “unpick” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 157 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “unpick” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @13:35
“forward. It was sitting alone with my icy thoughts and trying to unpick the emotions that lay underneath. What would your tough self love be? Perhaps going to therapy or joining an”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @22:32
“Well, it can mean a variety of things. But let me try and unpick it because it's really important, and it's particularly important on the hard left. and it's particularly important on the hard left.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:38
“of choosing his successor which is a big political historical theological moment. We will unpick all of this on this latest episode of the BBC's daily news podcast newscast. podcast newscast.”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:50
“saying he couldn't find respectable arguments to justify the government's plans that would unpick a deal done already with the eu that's already been signed into law with the eu that's already been signed into law”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @33:33
“through the BBC to the British public where they tried to kind of unpick a little bit what does class mean in the contemporary world. mean in the contemporary world.”
Definition & Meaning: “unpick”
- To undo sewing stitches.
- To undo knitting in order to reuse the wool.
Example Sentences (2)
- “thoughts and trying to unpick the emotions that lay underneath.”
- “But let me try and unpick it because it's really important, and it's particularly important on the hard left.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “unpick”
- Syllables:
- un · pick
- Hear it in context
- unpick
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"unpick" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "unpick" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about unpick
How many syllables are in “unpick”?
“unpick” has 2 syllables: un · pick.
What does “unpick” mean?
To undo sewing stitches.
How can I hear “unpick” used in real sentences?
This page has 157 real-world video examples of “unpick” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “unpick”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).