The spelling of the word "more wannabe" follows the typical English convention of using the letters to represent each sound. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /mɔr ˈwɑnəbi/, with the stress on the second syllable of "wannabe". "More" is spelled as it sounds, with the "o" pronounced as /ɔ/ and "e" as /ə/. "Wannabe" is a compound word made up of "wanna" and "be", with the stressed syllable pronounced as /ˈwɑnə/. Together, the phrase describes a desire for something or someone to be like another individual or thing.
The term "more wannabe" is a combination of two words: "more" and "wannabe".
1. "More": The word "more" has an origin in the Old English language, where it was known as "māra". Over time, it has evolved into its current form. The word "more" is related to the Old High German word "mēro", meaning "greater", and the Old Irish word "mó/ma", meaning "great" or "big". The concept of "more" generally refers to an increased quantity or degree of something.
2. "Wannabe": The term "wannabe" is a slang word created in the 1980s. It originated from the phrase "wanna be" (want to be). It is derived from the contraction of "want to" (wanna) and "be".