Pronunciation: [mˈɔː wˈɪdə͡ʊd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "more widowed" can be a bit confusing. The phonetic transcription of this word is /mɔr ˈwɪdəʊd/, which means it is pronounced as "more" with a long O sound, followed by "widowed" with a short I sound. The word describes someone who has experienced multiple losses of a spouse. It is important to pay attention to the spelling and pronunciation of words to ensure clear communication and understanding.
The phrase "more widowed" is a combination of the words "more" and "widowed".
The word "widowed" is the past participle of the verb "widow", which means "to be left without a spouse due to death". The term originated from the Old English word "widwe", which evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "widuwōn" and further back to the Proto-Indo-European root "weyd(h)-", meaning "empty" or "void".
The word "more" in this context functions as an adverb, indicating an increased or higher degree. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "māra" and the Proto-Germanic word "maizô". These words share a common origin with the Proto-Indo-European root "me-", meaning "big" or "great".
