The spelling of the word "more minim" may seem confusing at first, but it's actually quite simple once you understand the phonetic rules behind it. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /mɔr ˈmɪnɪm/. The first word, "more," is pronounced with an open o sound and a rhotic r, while the second word, "minim," is pronounced with a short i sound and an emphasis on the second syllable. Together, they refer to a musical note that is shorter in duration than a crotchet, but longer than a semiquaver.