How Do You Spell UNPAWNED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnpˈɔːnd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Unpawned" can be broken down into its individual phonemes. The first sound is "ʌn," which is pronounced like the "u" in "butter." Next is "pɔnɛd," with the "p" sound followed by "ɔ" as in "thought," then "n" and an "ɛd" sound, pronounced like the end of "said." This means that "unpawned" is pronounced as "un-PAWN-ed," with the stress on the second syllable. The word means something that has not been pawned, often referring to a possession or item of value.

UNPAWNED Meaning and Definition

1. Unpawned is an adjective that refers to an item which has not been used as collateral in a pawnshop or has not undergone the process of pawning. The term is often used in the context of the inactivity or non-usage of valuables as collateral for a loan.

   When an item remains unpawned, it signifies that the owner has not taken it to a pawnshop to secure a loan by temporarily handing it over to the shop. Typically, in a pawn transaction, the pawnbroker assesses the value of the item, provides a loan based on that value, and keeps the item as collateral until the borrower repays the loan amount along with any interest or associated fees. However, if an item is unpawned, it indicates that it has not been surrendered for a loan, allowing the owner to freely retain possession and usage of the item.

   The term "unpawned" can also denote an untouched or unused collateral that remains in the possession of the owner. In this sense, it implies that the item has not been subjected to the pawning process and has not been utilized as a means of obtaining a loan. Additionally, the term can be used metaphorically to emphasize the idea of something that remains untouched or unencumbered, both literally and figuratively, by financial obligations or commitments.

2. Not pledged.

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

Common Misspellings for UNPAWNED

• ynpawned
• hnpawned
• jnpawned
• 8npawned
• 7npawned
• ubpawned
• ujpawned
• uhpawned
• unlawned
• un-awned
• un0awned
• unpzwned
• unpswned
• unpwwned
• unpqwned
• unpaqned
• unpasned
• unpaened
• unpa3ned
• unpa2ned

Etymology of UNPAWNED

The word unpawned is derived from the prefix un- which means not or lack of, and the verb pawn.

The term pawn can be traced back to the Old French word pan, meaning pledge or security. This eventually evolved into the Middle English word pan, which specifically referred to an object held as security for a loan.

Therefore, unpawned combines the prefix un- with the verb pawn, forming a word that means not held as security or not used as collateral.