How Do You Spell MORE ENEMY?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔːɹ ˈɛnəmi] (IPA)

The spelling of the phrase "more enemy" may seem straightforward, but it can be tricky when it comes to pronunciation. The IPA transcription for this phrase (mɔr ˈɛnəmi) can help clarify the sounds of the letters. "More" is pronounced with the open-mid back rounded vowel /ɔ/, while "enemy" contains a schwa /ə/ and the voiced alveolar nasal /n/. Together, the phrase has two syllables with the primary stress on the second syllable. Remembering these nuances can lead to more accurate pronunciation.

Common Misspellings for MORE ENEMY

• mo2e enemy

Etymology of MORE ENEMY

The expression "more enemy" does not have a specific etymology, as it appears to be a combination of two separate words with their own origins – "more" and "enemy".

The word "more" originated from Old English "māra", meaning greater in size, quantity, or degree. Its etymology traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "*maizon", which also conveyed the notion of greater or more. Over time, "more" expanded its usage to include comparative meanings such as additional or extra.

On the other hand, the word "enemy" stems from Latin "inimīcus", which meant hostile or unfriendly. The word "inimīcus" developed from the combination of the Latin prefix "in-" (meaning not) and "amīcus" (meaning friend). Thus, "enemy" initially referred to someone who was not a friend or had an adverse relationship.