Pronunciation: [ʌntwˈa͡ɪnz] (IPA) 
Untwines is a verb that means to untangle or separate twisted strands. The phonetic transcription of Untwines in IPA is /ʌnˈtwaɪnz/. The word is formed by adding the prefix "un-" which indicates negation or reversal to "twines" which is the present tense form of the verb "twine". The pronunciation of the word is divided into two syllables, the first syllable is pronounced as /ʌn/ and the second syllable is pronounced as /twaɪnz/.
The term "untwines" refers to the action or process of separating or undoing something that has been twisted or entwined. It is derived from the verb "untwine," which is composed of the prefix "un-" meaning "to reverse or undo" and the verb "twine," which means "to twist or coil."
To untwine implies unravelling or untangling a material, object, or substance that has become twisted or intertwined with itself or other things. This process often requires carefully uncoiling or disentangling the twisted elements in order to return them to their original state or to simplify their arrangement. Untwining can be performed manually, by using one's hands or tools, or by utilizing a mechanical or automated process designed explicitly for that purpose. It is a common technique employed in various domains, such as crafts, textiles, and manufacturing, where twisted or entwined materials, such as threads, yarns, cords, or wires, need to be separated to facilitate further processing or use.
"Untwines" can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of disentangling or unraveling a complex situation, problem, or conflict. In this sense, untwining involves analyzing or separating the various components or factors involved in the situation in order to comprehend it and potentially find a solution. It implies removing the intricate or twisted aspects to gain clarity and simplicity.
The word "untwines" is a verb form derived from the noun "twine" and the prefix "un-".
The noun "twine" originated in Middle English as "twin", which referred to a twisted thread or cord. It can be traced back to the Old English word "twīnung" or "twinung", which had a similar meaning.
The prefix "un-" is a common English prefix that derives from Old English and serves to negate or reverse the meaning of a word.
Therefore, "untwines" denotes the act of undoing or separating twisted threads or cords, with the prefix "un-" indicating the reversal of the action of "twining".
