Pronunciation: [mˈɔː sˈʌðəli] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the phrase "more southerly" is /mɔːr ˈsʌðəli/. The first sound in "more" is the open-mid back unrounded vowel /ɔː/. The second sound in "southerly" is the alveolar fricative /s/, followed by the open-mid front unrounded vowel /ʌ/ and the voiced dental fricative /ð/. Lastly, "ly" is pronounced as /li/. This phrase is used when describing something located farther to the south than something else.
The term "more southerly" is an adjectival phrase used to describe something that is situated in a position farther towards the south, or closer to the direction of the Earth's southern hemisphere. It is commonly used in geographic or directional contexts to provide comparative information about the relative positioning of two or more objects or places.
In simple terms, "more southerly" suggests a location or point that is closer to the south, or further away from the north. For example, if two cities are being compared based on their latitude, the one that is "more southerly" would be situated at a lower latitude, denoting a location that is closer to the equator and farther towards the southern pole. Similarly, if we refer to a wind or ocean current that is described as "more southerly," it means that it is blowing or flowing from a direction that is closer to the south, in relation to another wind or current.
The term "more southerly" can also be used when discussing a comparison between different parts of the same region or country. For instance, if we compare two mountain ranges within the same country, the one described as "more southerly" would be located in the southern region of the country, while the other would be situated in a relatively more northern part.
Overall, "more southerly" provides a clear indication of the relative southern positioning of an object, place, direction, or phenomenon when compared to another.
The word "more southerly" is not a word with a distinct etymology on its own. It is a combination of the adjective "more", indicating a greater degree or amount, and the adjective "southerly", describing something that is located or moving toward the south.
The etymology of the word "southerly" can be traced back to the Old English word "suþorlic", which was derived from the Old English word "sūþ", meaning "south". Over time, "suþorlic" evolved into "sutherly" and ultimately became "southerly" in modern English.
It is important to note that the etymology of "more southerly" is derived from the constituent parts "more" and "southerly", rather than the combination as a whole.
