The spelling of the word "more sunk" can be confusing to some, as the pronunciation doesn't necessarily match the spelling. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled as /mɔːr sʌŋk/. The "o" in "more" is pronounced as a long "o" sound, while the "u" in "sunk" is pronounced as a short "u" sound. The "e" at the end of "sunk" is silent. Despite its unconventional spelling, "more sunk" is a commonly used idiomatic expression meaning "completely defeated or ruined."