How Do You Spell MORE UNSURMOUNTABLE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːɹ ʌnsəmˈa͡ʊntəbə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "more unsurmountable" may be confusing to some. First, let's break down the pronunciation using IPA phonetics: mɔr ʌnsərˈmaʊntəbl. The "e" at the end of "unsurmountable" is not necessary when adding "more" to the beginning. The "e" in "surmount" is also dropped in the base word. The proper spelling of the word is "more insurmountable." Remembering to drop the unnecessary letters will make spelling words like this one easier in the future.

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Common Misspellings for MORE UNSURMOUNTABLE

  • nore unsurmountable
  • kore unsurmountable
  • jore unsurmountable
  • mire unsurmountable
  • mkre unsurmountable
  • mlre unsurmountable
  • mpre unsurmountable
  • m0re unsurmountable
  • m9re unsurmountable
  • moee unsurmountable
  • mode unsurmountable
  • mofe unsurmountable
  • mote unsurmountable
  • mo5e unsurmountable
  • mo4e unsurmountable
  • morw unsurmountable
  • mors unsurmountable
  • mord unsurmountable
  • morr unsurmountable
  • mor4 unsurmountable

Etymology of MORE UNSURMOUNTABLE

The word "unsurmountable" is not commonly found in the dictionary and is not a recognized word. However, based on its construction, we can analyze its etymology.

The adjective "unsurmountable" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the word "surmountable". The common word "surmountable" is derived from the verb "surmount".

The root of "surmount" is "mount", which comes from Old French "monter" (to go up) and Latin "monstrare" (to show). Over time, "mount" evolved to mean "ascend" or "go up". By adding the prefix "sur-" (meaning "over" or "above") to "mount", we get "surmount", which means "to overcome" or "to ascend".