How Do You Spell UN GAINLIEST?

Pronunciation: [ˈʌn ɡˈe͡ɪnliəst] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "un gainliest" may seem confusing at first glance. However, using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) can help clarify the pronunciation: /ʌn ˈɡeɪnliəst/. The "un" prefix means not or opposite of, while "gainliest" refers to being the most graceful or attractive. Combined, "un gainliest" means the opposite of graceful or attractive. Although this word may not be commonly used, understanding its spelling and pronunciation can expand your language skills.

Common Misspellings for UN GAINLIEST

• yn gainliest
• hn gainliest
• jn gainliest
• in gainliest
• 8n gainliest
• 7n gainliest
• ub gainliest
• um gainliest
• uj gainliest
• uh gainliest
• un fainliest
• un vainliest
• un bainliest
• un hainliest
• un yainliest
• un tainliest
• un gzinliest
• un gsinliest
• un gwinliest
• un gqinliest

Etymology of UN GAINLIEST

The word "ungainliest" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" which means "not" or "opposite of", and the adjective "gainly". "Gainly" itself is an older form of the word "comely", which means attractive or pleasing in appearance. The suffix "-est" is added to the end of "g gainly" to form the superlative degree, making it "ungainliest". Overall, "ungainliest" means the least attractive or least pleasing in appearance.