The spelling of the word "more molded" can be confusing due to the pronunciation of the final consonant blend. Despite the appearance of the letter "d," the correct pronunciation is actually a voiced consonant blend of /d/ and /t/, represented by the IPA symbols [d̪͆]. This sound is produced by touching the tongue to the teeth and creating a brief burst of air while voicing the sound. So, "more molded" should be pronounced as "more mol(t)ed."
The phrase "more molded" is a combination of two words, "more" and "molded", each having their own distinct etymology.
1. "More": The word "more" comes from the Old English word "māra" and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages such as German "mehr" and Dutch "meer". It originally meant "greater" or "larger" and is derived from the Proto-Germanic word *mēraz. It is ultimately connected to the Proto-Indo-European root *me- meaning "measure" or "to allot".
2. "Molded": The term "molded" is the past participle form of the verb "mold".