How Do You Spell UNRAVELLING?

Pronunciation: [ʌnɹˈavəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unravelling" is tricky because it contains a double "l" and a double "n". The correct pronunciation of "unravelling" is /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/. The first syllable is unstressed and pronounced as "un" with a schwa sound. The second syllable is emphasized and pronounced with the short "a" sound as "rav". The third syllable is unstressed and pronounced as "el" with a schwa sound, and the final syllable is emphasized and pronounced as "ing".

UNRAVELLING Meaning and Definition

1. The term "unravelling" is a verb derived from the word "ravel" that refers to the process of untangling or disentangling a complex or tangled situation. It typically involves the systematic exploration or investigation of a problem, mystery, or puzzle to reveal underlying details or truths.

   In a literal sense, "unravelling" can denote the action of undoing a physical knot, tangle, or snarl, usually with the intent of restoring order. However, when used figuratively, it encompasses a broader array of scenarios, such as deciphering a cryptic message, understanding a complicated concept, or even unraveling the intricate plot of a novel or movie.

   The term often implies progression towards a resolution by means of analysis, scrutiny, or careful examination. Through careful "unravelling," one can shed light on hidden complexities, gain a deeper understanding, and ultimately make sense of intricate matters. It involves peeling back layers, revealing underlying causes, motives, or relationships that contribute to the challenging conundrum at hand.

   Additionally, "unravelling" can refer to the unveiling of a shocking or unexpected truth, exposing the inner workings of a secret, or the gradual revealing of unknown information. This aspect of "unravelling" often carries a sense of revelation and can be associated with a growing sense of clarity or understanding as the previously obscured truth becomes clearer.

   In essence, "unravelling" encapsulates the process of systematically untangling, analyzing, or unveiling complexities, enabling a clearer comprehension of intricate situations, problems, or mysteries.

2. Unfolding; clearing from difficulty.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNRAVELLING

• unreveiling
• unraveiling
• unravling
• unravaling
• unwraveling

Etymology of UNRAVELLING

The word "unravelling" comes from the combination of two words: "un-" and "ravel".

The word "ravel" originated from the Old French word "ra(s)veler", which means "to tangle or entangle". This word has its roots in the Latin word "rēvālāre", which means "to untangle or disentangle".

The prefix "un-" in the English language is used to indicate negation or reversal of a particular action. In terms of "unravel", adding the prefix "un-" changes the meaning to "to undo or reverse the act of tangling or to disentangle".

Thus, "unravelling" refers to the act of undoing or disentangling something that had been previously tangled or complicated.

Similar spelling words for UNRAVELLING

• unraveller,
• unraveler,
• unrevealing.

Plural form of UNRAVELLING is UNRAVELLINGS

Conjugate verb Unravelling

CONDITIONAL

I would unravel

we would unravel

you would unravel

he/she/it would unravel

they would unravel

FUTURE

I will unravel

we will unravel

you will unravel

he/she/it will unravel

they will unravel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unravelled, will have unraveled

we will have unravelled, will have unraveled

you will have unravelled, will have unraveled

he/she/it will have unravelled, will have unraveled

they will have unravelled, will have unraveled

PAST

I unravelled, unraveled

we unravelled, unraveled

you unravelled, unraveled

he/she/it unravelled, unraveled

they unravelled, unraveled

PAST PERFECT

I had unravelled, had unraveled

we had unravelled, had unraveled

you had unravelled, had unraveled

he/she/it had unravelled, had unraveled

they had unravelled, had unraveled

PRESENT

I unravel

we unravel

you unravel

he/she/it unravels

they unravel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unraveled, have unravelled

we have unraveled, have unravelled

you have unraveled, have unravelled

he/she/it has unraveled, has unravelled

they have unraveled, have unravelled

I am unraveling, am unravelling

we are unravelling, are unraveling

you are unravelling, are unraveling

he/she/it is unraveling, is unravelling

they are unravelling, are unraveling

I was unravelling, was unraveling

we were unraveling, were unravelling

you were unraveling, were unravelling

he/she/it was unravelling, was unraveling

they were unraveling, were unravelling

I will be unraveling, will be unravelling

we will be unraveling, will be unravelling

you will be unraveling, will be unravelling

he/she/it will be unraveling, will be unravelling

they will be unraveling, will be unravelling

I have been unraveling, have been unravelling

we have been unraveling, have been unravelling

you have been unravelling, have been unraveling

he/she/it has been unraveling, has been unravelling

they have been unravelling, have been unraveling

I had been unravelling, had been unraveling

we had been unravelling, had been unraveling

you had been unravelling, had been unraveling

he/she/it had been unravelling, had been unraveling

they had been unravelling, had been unraveling

I will have been unraveling, will have been unravelling

we will have been unraveling, will have been unravelling

you will have been unraveling, will have been unravelling

he/she/it will have been unraveling, will have been unravelling

they will have been unraveling, will have been unravelling

I would have unravelled, would have unraveled

we would have unravelled, would have unraveled

you would have unravelled, would have unraveled

he/she/it would have unravelled, would have unraveled

they would have unravelled, would have unraveled

I would be unravelling, would be unraveling

we would be unravelling, would be unraveling

you would be unravelling, would be unraveling

he/she/it would be unravelling, would be unraveling

they would be unravelling, would be unraveling

I would have been unravelling, would have been unraveling

we would have been unravelling, would have been unraveling

you would have been unravelling, would have been unraveling

he/she/it would have been unravelling, would have been unraveling

they would have been unravelling, would have been unraveling