The word "hinderest" is spelled with a combination of sounds that can be tricky to pronounce correctly. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be spelled /ˈhɪn.dər.ɪst/. The first syllable starts with the "h" sound, followed by a short "i" vowel sound, and then the "n" sound. The second syllable has the short "i" vowel sound again, the "d" sound, and then the "ər" sound. The final syllable has the "ɪst" ending, which is pronounced with a short "i" sound followed by the "st" consonant blend. With practice, anyone can master the spelling of "hinderest" and its unique pronunciation.
The word "hinderest" is formed from the base word "hinder" and the suffix "-est".
The base word "hinder" comes from the Old English word "hindrian", which means "to injure, harm, restrain, or impede". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hindarą", which carries a similar meaning of "to keep back, hinder". The root of "hindarą" is believed to be the Proto-Indo-European root "*ḱen-", meaning "to leave behind, let go".
The suffix "-est" is a superlative suffix in English, typically used to form the superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs. It is derived from the Old English suffix "-est", which shares its roots with the Proto-Germanic "-istaz". This suffix has been inherited by many Germanic languages.