How Do You Spell ATTRACTINGLY?

Pronunciation: [ɐtɹˈaktɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

"Attractingly" is spelled with the suffix "-ingly," which is added to the adjective "attractive." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /əˈtræktɪŋli/. The first syllable, "ə," is an unstressed schwa sound. The second syllable is stressed and pronounced with the short "a" sound, "æ." The final syllable, "-ingly," is pronounced with the long "i" sound, "ɪ," and the "ng" sound, "ŋ," which is formed in the back of the mouth. "Attractingly" means in an attractive manner.

Common Misspellings for ATTRACTINGLY

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Etymology of ATTRACTINGLY

The word "attractingly" is derived from the base word "attract" combined with the suffix "-ing" and the suffix "-ly".

The base word "attract" comes from the Latin word "attrahere", which means "to draw or pull toward". It originated from the combination of "ad" (meaning "to") and "trahere" (meaning "to pull").

The suffix "-ing" in "attractingly" denotes the present participle form of the verb, indicating an ongoing action.

The suffix "-ly" in "attractingly" is an adverbial suffix that is added to adjectives, turning them into adverbs. It signifies the manner or quality of the action described by the adjective.