How Do You Spell MUTEDLY?

Pronunciation: [mjˈuːtɪdlɪ] (IPA)

Mutedly is a word that is often misspelled due to the unique combination of letters used. Its correct spelling can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription as [mju:tɪdli]. The first sound is a long "u" followed by a "t" and "i", creating the "tyu" sound. The "d" is pronounced with a slight "t" sound, leading into the "l". Lastly, the "y" makes an "i" sound and the word ends with a short "i" sound. Remembering this sequence of sounds can help avoid misspelling mutedly in the future.

Common Misspellings for MUTEDLY

• muteddy

Etymology of MUTEDLY

The word "mutedly" is derived from the root word "mute", which comes from the Latin word "mutus", meaning silent or speechless. The suffix "-ed" is added to indicate that it is in the past tense or a past participle form, and the final "-ly" is added to create an adverb form. Therefore, "mutedly" describes an action or behavior done in a muted or silent manner.