The spelling of the word "beardiest" comes from the base word "beard" and the suffix "-iest" which means "most" or "most like". The IPA phonetic transcription for "beard" is /bɪərd/. To form "beardiest", the suffix "-iest" is added, pronounced as /-iəst/. Therefore, "beardiest" means the most bearded or having the most pronounced beard. This word is often used in a playful or humorous context, such as in a competition to see who has the most impressive facial hair.
The word "beardiest" is derived from the noun "beard", which refers to the hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and upper lip of a person's face. The suffix "-iest" is added to "beard" to form the superlative degree, indicating the highest level or most intense quality of having a beard.