The spelling of the word "more translucid" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The IPA transcription for "translucid" is /trænsˈluːsɪd/, with the stress on the second syllable. To make it comparative, we add "more" before "translucid", resulting in "more translucid". The pronunciation remains the same, but the word is now used in a comparative sense to indicate greater transparency or clarity. Mastering the IPA can help language learners understand spelling and pronunciation better.
The word "translucid" is derived from the Latin word "translucidus", which is a combination of the prefix "trans" meaning "through" or "across", and the adjective "lucidus" meaning "clear" or "bright". Thus, "translucid" originally meant "shining through", or "allowing light to pass through".
The addition of the comparative suffix "-er" (e.g., in "more translucid") is used to indicate a higher degree of the quality expressed by the base word. In this case, it suggests a greater level of transparency or clarity.