Pronunciation: [ʌnlˈaʃt] (IPA) 
The word "unlashed" is pronounced as /ʌnˈlæʃt/. The IPA phonetic transcription reveals that the first syllable is pronounced as "un" which is a prefix that means "not". The second syllable "lashed" is pronounced as /læʃt/ and it means to be tied or fastened with a lash or a rope. "Unlashed" is an adjective that indicates an object or thing is not tied or fastened with a lash, rope, or any other material.
Unlashed is an adjective derived from the verb "unlash," meaning to remove or release something that was previously fastened or secured using a lash or binding mechanism. The term is primarily used to describe the state of being or becoming unfastened, unbound, or untied.
When something is "unlashed," it indicates that the previously held together or restrained item, object, or person has been freed or released from its bindings or restraints. This term is often associated with the act of loosening or removing lashings, ropes, or cords that held something tightly in place, such as cargo on a ship, packages, or luggage on a vehicle.
Additionally, "unlashed" can be figuratively employed to describe the release or removal of an emotional or psychological burden. In this sense, it refers to the act of freeing oneself from inner restraints or constraints that may have caused anxiety, stress, or mental distress.
In summary, "unlashed" denotes the state of being unfastened, untied, or released from some sort of physical or metaphorical bondage or restraint. Whether used in a literal or figurative context, the term signifies liberation and the dissolving of a connection or attachment to something that was previously held in place.
The word "unlashed" is a combination of the prefix "un-" and the verb "lash".
The prefix "un-" is derived from Old English "un-" or "un-" meaning "not" or "opposite of". It is a common prefix used to indicate negation or reversal of the action or quality of the following word.
The verb "lash" comes from Middle English "lashen" and is related to Old English "hlaescan" or "hlęscan" meaning "to strike" or "to beat". In its original sense, "lash" referred to the act of striking or hitting with force, typically involving a whip or a similar implement.
Combining the prefix "un-" with the verb "lash" forms the word "unlashed", which indicates the negation or reversal of the action of lashing or striking with a whip or similar object.
