How Do You Spell MOST DEVISING?

Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊst dɪvˈa͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "most devising" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /moʊst dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/. The word "most" is pronounced with a long "o" sound followed by the "st" consonant cluster. The word "devising" is pronounced with the stressed syllable on the second syllable, pronounced as "di-VYZ-ing". The "s" in "devising" is pronounced as a voiced "z" sound, and the final syllable "-ing" is pronounced with a nasal "ng" sound. Together, the word means the act of coming up with a plan or idea that is highly innovative or creative.

Common Misspellings for MOST DEVISING

• nost devising
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Etymology of MOST DEVISING

The phrase "most devising" can be broken down into two parts: "most" and "devising".

1. "Most": This word comes from the Old English word "mǣst", which means "greatest" or "utmost". It has roots in the Germanic language family and is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as German "meist" and Dutch "meest".

2. "Devising": This word comes from the verb "devise". It originated from the Old French word "deviser", meaning "to divide, distribute, or arrange". In Middle English, "devise" referred to planning, inventing, or contriving something. Over time, it acquired the more specific sense of creating and constructing something in a deliberate manner.