How to pronounce untwine
Say it like un-TWYNE. Untwine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWYNE).
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- un
- TWYNE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untwine 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 "u" in cup.
- TWYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of untwine
American and British speakers say untwine in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈtwaɪn/ in the US and /ʌnˈtwaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TWYNE.
What does untwine mean?
- To untwist the strands of (something entwined).
- To free (one thing that is entwined with another), disentangle, extricate.
- To become untwisted or disentangled.
Where does untwine come from?
From un- + twine.
Words that rhyme with untwine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of untwine.
Questions about saying untwine
How do you pronounce untwine?
Say un-TWYNE. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈtwaɪn/. In British English it is /ʌnˈtwaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untwine?
Untwine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWYNE). Broken into parts: un · TWYNE.
Do Americans and Brits say untwine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈtwaɪn/ and the British form is /ʌnˈtwaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.