The spelling of the word "more seriate" is based on its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /mɔː ˈsɪərɪət/. The first syllable "more" is pronounced as /mɔː/, with a long "o" sound. The second word "seriate" is pronounced as /ˈsɪərɪət/, with the stress on the second syllable. The vowel sound in the second syllable is pronounced like the "e" in "bed". Together, these two words mean that something is arranged or grouped in a series, and there is a greater amount of it.