Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

untied

/əntˈaɪd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.73 in modern English

Syllables: un-tied
IPA: /əntˈaɪd/

7

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not tied; undone

verb

simple past and past participle of untie

Example Sentences

"The sack had been left untied, and so by wriggling a bit he was able to get his head through the opening and look out."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English tied English untied From un- + tied.

Synonyms

unchained unfettered unshackled unlaced unfastened

Rhymes With

side outside died inside side-by-side tried provide wide ride decide guide applied

Questions

How do you pronounce untied?: The recorded pronunciation is /əntˈaɪd/.
What does untied mean?: Not tied; undone
Where does untied come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English tied English untied From un- + tied.

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