How Do You Spell DEADLIHOOD?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛdlihˌʊd] (IPA)

"Deadlihood" is not a commonly used word, and its spelling might perplex some. However, its pronunciation provides clarity as to why it is spelt the way it is. In IPA phonetic transcription, "deadlihood" is pronounced as /ˈded.li.hʊd/. The "d" and "l" sounds that start the word are followed by a long "e" vowel sound (represented by the "e" in "dead"), and then the "h" sound connects that first syllable to the second syllable's "lih" sound. This is followed by the "hood" sound which completes the word.

Common Misspellings for DEADLIHOOD

• seadlihood
• xeadlihood
• ceadlihood
• feadlihood
• readlihood
• eeadlihood
• dwadlihood
• dsadlihood
• ddadlihood
• dradlihood
• d4adlihood
• d3adlihood
• dezdlihood
• desdlihood
• dewdlihood
• deqdlihood
• deaslihood
• deaxlihood
• deaclihood

Etymology of DEADLIHOOD

The word "deadlihood" is a portmanteau of two words: "dead" and "livelihood".

1. Dead: The word "dead" comes from the Old English word "dēad", which means "lifeless" or "ceased to live". It has roots in various Germanic languages and is also related to the Old Norse word "daudr".

2. Livelihood: The word "livelihood" comes from the Middle English word "livelihoode", which means "means of living" or "source of income". It originated from the combination of "lively" (meaning "living" or "active") and "hood" (a suffix used to denote a state or condition).

The combination of "dead" and "livelihood" in "deadlihood" suggests a state or condition of having a lifeless or unfulfilling means of living or income.