How Do You Spell PURLOININGS?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜːlɔ͡ɪnɪŋz] (IPA)

The word "purloinings" is a plural noun meaning stolen goods or thefts. It is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /pɜːˈlɔɪnɪŋz/. The "p" at the beginning is pronounced as in "pen". The "ur" sound is like the "ir" in "bird". The "oi" sound is like the "oy" in "boy". The "n" is pronounced as in "nut" while the "i" sound is like the "i" in "big". The "ng" sound is pronounced as in "sing". Finally, the "s" at the end is pronounced as in "cent".

Etymology of PURLOININGS

The word "purloinings" is derived from the verb "purloin", which originated from the Middle English word "purloinen" in the 14th century. This word was a combination of "pur" (meaning for)- and "loin" (meaning to steal). Originally, "purloin" meant to take something dishonestly, stealthily, or by theft. Over time, the noun form "purloinings" emerged to refer to the stolen items or acts of purloining.