How Do You Spell GROTTIER?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈɒtɪə] (IPA)

The word "grottier" is spelled with two t's despite the base word "grotty" only having one. This is because in English spelling, when a word ends in a consonant sound followed by -y or -ie, and a suffix is added, the y changes to i before the suffix that begins with a vowel. In this case, the suffix "-er" is added, so the y changes to i and the extra t is added to maintain the same sound. The IPA transcription for "grottier" is /ˈɡrɒtiər/.

Common Misspellings for GROTTIER

• rotfier
• grollier
• groliier
• Grattifyer
• Grottte

Etymology of GROTTIER

The word "grottier" is derived from "grotto", which comes from the Italian word "grotta". "Grotto" originally referred to a small cave or cavity in rocks, and it has been in use since the late 16th century in English. Over time, "grotto" also came to refer to an artificial cave or a structure resembling a natural cave, often used as a decorative feature in gardens or parks. "Grottier" is the comparative form of "grotto", indicating something that is more grotto-like or resembling a grotto to a greater extent.

Similar spelling word for GROTTIER

• grater.