How to pronounce untied
Say it like un-TYDE. Untied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYDE).
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- un
- TYDE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untied 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.
- TYDESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of untied
American and British speakers say untied in essentially the same way: /ənˈtaɪd/ in the US and /ənˈtaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TYDE.
What does untied mean?
Where does untied come from?
From un- + tied.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with untied
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of untied.
Questions about saying untied
How do you pronounce untied?
Say un-TYDE. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtaɪd/. In British English it is /ənˈtaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untied?
Untied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYDE). Broken into parts: un · TYDE.
Do Americans and Brits say untied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtaɪd/ and the British form is /ənˈtaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.