The spelling of the word "more longdelayed" may seem confusing at first glance. However, it can be deciphered using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable "more" is pronounced as /mɔːr/ while the second syllable "longdelayed" is pronounced as /lɒŋdɪˈleɪdɪd/. The letter "e" in "longdelayed" is pronounced as /ɪ/, similar to the sound of "i" in "sit". This spelling highlights the importance of understanding phonetic transcription in order to accurately pronounce and decipher complex words.
The phrase "more longdelayed" does not have a specific etymology because it is not a single word. It is a combination of two words: "more" and "longdelayed", each with their own etymology.
1. "More": The word "more" is derived from the Old English word "māra", which was similar in meaning and form. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "maizô". The etymology of "maizô" can be further traced to the Proto-Indo-European root "*mē-", meaning to measure or mark.
2. "Longdelayed": The word "longdelayed" is a compound word composed of "long" and "delayed". "Long" comes from the Old English word "lang", which has Germanic origins.