How Do You Spell SPOONIEST?

Pronunciation: [spˈuːnɪəst] (IPA)

The word "spooniest" is spelled with three syllables: [ˈspuːniɪst]. The first syllable is pronounced with a long /u:/ sound, represented by the IPA symbol [u:]. The second syllable has a short /ɪ/ sound, represented by [ɪ]. The final syllable is pronounced with a long /i:/ sound, represented by [i:]. The spelling of this word follows the common English convention of adding the suffix "-est" to the end of an adjective to indicate the superlative form. Therefore, "spooniest" means the most spoon-like.

Common Misspellings for SPOONIEST

• sponiest
• spooniet
• sponnjiest
• spoonsiest
• svpooniest
• scroniest

Etymology of SPOONIEST

The word "spooniest" is derived from the noun "spoon". The etymology of "spoon" can be traced back to the Old English word "spon", which meant a chip or splinter of wood. Over time, the meaning of "spoon" evolved, and it came to refer to a utensil with a shallow, oval-shaped bowl and a handle used for eating or serving food. Eventually, the adjective form "spooniest" was created to describe something that resembles or pertains to a spoon.