How Do You Spell UNTUNE?

Pronunciation: [ʌntjˈuːn] (IPA)

The word "untune" is spelled as /ˌʌnˈtjuːn/, which is pronounced as "un-toon". It means to make something or someone out of tune, typically in reference to music or singing. The word is composed of the prefix "un-", which denotes negation or absence, and "tune", meaning sound, melody or tune. It is interesting to note that despite the prefix "un-" causing an irregular change in spelling to the base word, the pronunciation remains consistent with the original word "tune".

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Similar spelling words
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UNTUNE Meaning and Definition

  1. Untune is a transitive verb that refers to the act of causing someone or something to lose its proper harmony, balance, or rhythm. It is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" or "reverse" and the root word "tune," which in this context represents the alignment or adjustment of musical notes or other elements into an organized and pleasing arrangement.

    When someone or something becomes untuned, it can manifest in various ways. In the musical realm, untuning occurs when an instrument or voice is no longer producing accurate or pleasant sounds due to incorrect adjustments, poor maintenance, or mishandling. In this context, untuning often disrupts the harmonious partnership between different musical components, resulting in a discordant or jarring experience for the listener.

    Beyond music, untuning can also be applied metaphorically to describe the disruption or disarray of other aspects of life. For example, untuning may occur when a formerly peaceful or stable situation is upset by external factors or internal conflicts. This can refer to the loss of balance in relationships, the breakdown of social norms, or the disturbance of one's mental or emotional state.

    Overall, untune encapsulates the idea of disturbance or disarray caused by the disruption of harmony, balance, or order. Its usage encompasses both literal and figurative scenarios where the proper alignment or rhythm of things has been compromised, leading to a sense of imbalance or discord.

  2. To make incapable of harmony; to disorder.

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

Common Misspellings for UNTUNE

  • yntune
  • hntune
  • jntune
  • 8ntune
  • 7ntune
  • ubtune
  • umtune
  • ujtune
  • uhtune
  • unrune
  • unfune
  • ungune
  • unyune
  • un6une
  • un5une
  • untyne
  • unthne
  • untjne
  • unt8ne

Etymology of UNTUNE

The word untune has Middle English origins and is derived from the combination of the prefix un- (meaning not or opposite of) and the verb tune (meaning to adjust or to make harmonious). Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word untunian, which meant to discord, upset, or disturb. Over time, the word evolved into untune, which has essentially retained its original meaning of to throw out of harmony or to disorganize.

Similar spelling words for UNTUNE

Conjugate verb Untune

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have untuned
you would have untuned
he/she/it would have untuned
we would have untuned
they would have untuned
I would have untune
you would have untune
he/she/it would have untune
we would have untune
they would have untune

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been untuning
you would have been untuning
he/she/it would have been untuning
we would have been untuning
they would have been untuning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would untune
you would untune
he/she/it would untune
we would untune
they would untune

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be untuning
you would be untuning
he/she/it would be untuning
we would be untuning
they would be untuning

FUTURE

I will untune
you will untune
he/she/it will untune
we will untune
they will untune

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be untuning
you will be untuning
he/she/it will be untuning
we will be untuning
they will be untuning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have untuned
you will have untuned
he/she/it will have untuned
we will have untuned
they will have untuned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been untuning
you will have been untuning
he/she/it will have been untuning
we will have been untuning
they will have been untuning

IMPERATIVE

you untune
we let´s untune

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to untune

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was untuning
you were untuning
he/she/it was untuning
we were untuning
they were untuning

PAST PARTICIPLE

untuned

PAST PERFECT

I had untuned
you had untuned
he/she/it had untuned
we had untuned
they had untuned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been untuning
you had been untuning
he/she/it had been untuning
we had been untuning
they had been untuning

PRESENT

I untune
you untune
he/she/it untunes
we untune
they untune

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am untuning
you are untuning
he/she/it is untuning
we are untuning
they are untuning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

untuning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have untuned
you have untuned
he/she/it has untuned
we have untuned
they have untuned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been untuning
you have been untuning
he/she/it has been untuning
we have been untuning
they have been untuning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it untune

SIMPLE PAST

I untuned
you untuned
he/she/it untuned
we untuned
they untuned

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