How to pronounce "untying" in English
un·tying
Hear native speakers say untying in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “untying”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
un
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
tying
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "untying" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "untying is" sounds like "untying-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "untying" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“During this rite of passage, I undergo a couple of activity trainings such as untying a white piece of cloth”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“When Alexander cut the Gordian knot, he wasn't untying the knot.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“they had to attach the data cable to the network that they'd installed previously after carefully untying the thin rope that held the data Cable in place the”— WIREDWatch clip
“And I can remember after taking my father off drugs, untying him, and having a conversation in which I let”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“How do you take the ring off of the rope without untying the knot?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“it a threat to Apple and see what you think so T-Mobile's out there with this strategy of of untying the the user to the contract meaning that the user is”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “untying”
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During this rite of passage, I undergo a couple of activity trainings such as untying a white piece of cloth
Hear it in context: “untying”
14 clipsThe English word “untying”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (un · tying). Grammatically, “untying” functions as a verb, noun. SayItVid indexes 14 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “untying” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, MIT OpenCourseWare, WIRED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:35
“marriage, relationships, as well as conflicts. During this rite of passage, I undergo a couple of activity trainings such as untying a white piece of cloth such as untying a white piece of cloth”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @3:44
“No, surely not. When Alexander cut the Gordian knot, he wasn't untying the knot. he wasn't untying the knot.”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #3 · @2:22
“controller once they' lowered the ey in the C webcam to the bottom of the ocean they had to attach the data cable to the network that they'd installed previously after carefully untying the thin rope that held the data Cable in place the after carefully untying the thin rope that held the data Cable in place the”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @16:14
“So I was 26 at the time. And I can remember after taking my father off drugs, untying him, and having a conversation in which I let untying him, and having a conversation in which I let”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @3:13
“You can release there Mongo, thank you. How do you take the ring off of the rope without untying the knot? without untying the knot?”
Definition & Meaning: “untying”
- present participle and gerund of untie
- The act by which something is untied.
Example Sentences (3)
- “It cost us several tyings and untyings before her ladyship was pleased with her own foot.”
- “During this rite of passage, I undergo a couple of activity trainings such as untying a white piece of cloth”
- “When Alexander cut the Gordian knot, he wasn't untying the knot.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “untying”
- Syllables:
- un · tying
- Hear it in context
- untying
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"untying" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "untying" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about untying
How many syllables are in “untying”?
“untying” has 2 syllables: un · tying.
What does “untying” mean?
present participle and gerund of untie
How can I hear “untying” used in real sentences?
This page has 14 real-world video examples of “untying” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “untying”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).