How to pronounce untangle
Say it like un-TANG-gul. Untangle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG).
- un
- TANG
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of untangle
American and British speakers say untangle in essentially the same way: /ənˈtæŋɡəl/ in the US and /ənˈtæŋɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TANG-gul.
What does untangle mean?
- To remove tangles or knots from.“With gentle combing, untangle your hair.”
- To remove confusion or mystery from.“It took a while, but he finally untangled the problem.”
Where does untangle come from?
From un- + tangle.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with untangle
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Questions about saying untangle
How do you pronounce untangle?
Say un-TANG-gul. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ənˈtæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untangle?
Untangle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG). Broken into parts: un · TANG · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say untangle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtæŋɡəl/ and the British form is /ənˈtæŋɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.