The word "more alabastrine" is spelled as /mɔːr əˈlæbəstrine/. Alabastrine refers to the whiteness of alabaster, a type of translucent mineral or rock commonly used in sculpture. Adding "more" to the beginning of the word simply increases the degree of whiteness. The pronunciation of "alabastrine" includes the stressed syllable "trine" with a short "i" sound, followed by the unstressed syllable "ine" with a long "i" sound. Overall, the word is spelled and pronounced similarly to other -ine words like "serpentine" and "porcelain."
The word "alabastrine" is derived from the noun "alabaster", which refers to a fine-textured, translucent, and white or lightly colored mineral or rock used for sculptures and vessels. Its etymology traces back to the Latin word "alabastrum", which, in turn, derives from the Greek word "alabastros".
The phrase "more alabastrine" combines the adjective "more" (meaning additional or comparing to a greater extent) with "alabastrine" to express the idea of something being even more like alabaster.