How Do You Spell UNFURL?

Pronunciation: [ʌnfˈɜːl] (IPA)

The word "unfurl" may seem like a confusing spelling at first, but it's actually quite straightforward when broken down phonetically using IPA transcription. The "un" prefix is pronounced as "ən," which sounds like "uhn." The "furl" portion of the word is pronounced as "fɜrl," with the "ur" sound similar to "er" in "her" and the "l" pronounced as normal. Put together, "unfurl" is pronounced as "uhn-furl," meaning to unfold or unroll something, such as a flag.

UNFURL Meaning and Definition

1. Unfurl is a verb that typically refers to the action of opening or spreading out something that is tightly rolled, folded, or wrapped. When an object, such as a flag, banner, sail, or umbrella, is unfurled, it is being released from a concealed or compact position, allowing it to unfold or extend completely.

   Unfurling often involves the act of unrolling or unfolding an item to display its full size, shape, or design. This action is usually done deliberately and with a purpose, such as during ceremonial events, outdoor activities, or to protect oneself from the elements. It can also be associated with the idea of revealing or making something known or visible, as in unfurling a map to show a specific location or unveiling a project to showcase its details.

   The term "unfurl" can also be used metaphorically to describe the process of unraveling or disclosing information, emotions, or ideas that were previously hidden or unknown. In this sense, it suggests the gradual revelation or development of something that was concealed or obscure, like unfurling a story or plan.

   Overall, "unfurl" denotes the act of carefully opening or expanding something that was tightly wrapped or concealed, whether it be a physical object or abstract concept, and allowing it to extend, reveal, or become visible.

2. To loose and unfold; to expand.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNFURL

• unfor
• unfail
• usful
• unferls
• uncul
• unuual
• unrurly
• infur
• untul
• unqual
• unfill
• unform
• untuil
• ueful
• usfull
• unsurly
• uefull
• unfar
• unfort
• unual
• unfare
• unfer
• unkurl
• unfuele
• urnful
• Unforl
• unfert
• unwirl
• Upkurl
• uniur
• infuil
• unfrrl
• unfursl
• unfall
• unkur
• Unlur
• UEFUR
• JNUURM
• Furfull
• Unfourld
• Unfurell
• Unfurrel
• unburr
• unsupl
• Unferil
• Vunpull
• Unaul
• unfeuel
• Unfusi
• unfyrd

Etymology of UNFURL

The word unfurl originated from Middle English in the early 14th century. It was derived from the combination of two Old English words: un- (which is a prefix meaning not or opposite) and furlen (which means to roll up or to secure). The word furlen itself was influenced by the Middle Low German word vurilen and the Old Norse word fyriala, both of which have similar meanings. Over time, the prefix un- was added to furlen to give us the word unfurl, meaning to unfold or to open from a rolled or secured position.

Similar spelling words for UNFURL

• uniform,
• infralow,
• unfreely,
• unfairly,
• uniformly,
• Invirile,
• uniformed,
• inverell,
• anaphoral,
• INFRAL,
• unbar,
• unafraid.

Conjugate verb Unfurl

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unfurled

you would have unfurled

he/she/it would have unfurled

we would have unfurled

they would have unfurled

I would have unfurl

you would have unfurl

he/she/it would have unfurl

we would have unfurl

they would have unfurl

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been unfurling

you would have been unfurling

he/she/it would have been unfurling

we would have been unfurling

they would have been unfurling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would unfurl

you would unfurl

he/she/it would unfurl

we would unfurl

they would unfurl

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be unfurling

you would be unfurling

he/she/it would be unfurling

we would be unfurling

they would be unfurling

FUTURE

I will unfurl

you will unfurl

he/she/it will unfurl

we will unfurl

they will unfurl

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unfurling

you will be unfurling

he/she/it will be unfurling

we will be unfurling

they will be unfurling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unfurled

you will have unfurled

he/she/it will have unfurled

we will have unfurled

they will have unfurled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unfurling

you will have been unfurling

he/she/it will have been unfurling

we will have been unfurling

they will have been unfurling

IMPERATIVE

you unfurl

we let´s unfurl

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unfurl

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unfurling

you were unfurling

he/she/it was unfurling

we were unfurling

they were unfurling

PAST PARTICIPLE

unfurled

PAST PERFECT

I had unfurled

you had unfurled

he/she/it had unfurled

we had unfurled

they had unfurled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unfurling

you had been unfurling

he/she/it had been unfurling

we had been unfurling

they had been unfurling

PRESENT

I unfurl

you unfurl

he/she/it unfurls

we unfurl

they unfurl

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unfurling

you are unfurling

he/she/it is unfurling

we are unfurling

they are unfurling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unfurling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unfurled

you have unfurled

he/she/it has unfurled

we have unfurled

they have unfurled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unfurling

you have been unfurling

he/she/it has been unfurling

we have been unfurling

they have been unfurling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it unfurl

SIMPLE PAST

I unfurled

you unfurled

he/she/it unfurled

we unfurled

they unfurled