How Do You Spell SIGHTLIEST?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪtliəst] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "sightliest" is quite straightforward when using IPA phonetic transcription. This word is pronounced as /ˈsaɪtliəst/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "sight" part is pronounced as /saɪt/ with a long "i" sound, and the "-liest" suffix is pronounced as /liəst/. This word means "most attractive in appearance" and is often used to describe a person or object. Its correct spelling helps to accurately convey its meaning and pronunciation.

Common Misspellings for SIGHTLIEST

• slightlest
• aightliest
• zightliest
• xightliest
• dightliest
• eightliest
• wightliest
• sughtliest
• sjghtliest
• skghtliest
• soghtliest
• s9ghtliest
• s8ghtliest
• sifhtliest
• sivhtliest
• signtliest
• sighthest

Etymology of SIGHTLIEST

The word sightliest is derived from the root word sightly. Sightly is an adjective that emerged in the Middle English period from the combination of the words sight and -ly. Sight is derived from the Old English word siht, which means something seen or observed. -ly is a suffix used to form adjectives from nouns, indicating having the quality or characteristic of. So, sightly originally meant having the quality of being seen or observed. The suffix -est is then added to transform the adjective into a superlative form, resulting in sightliest.

Similar spelling words for SIGHTLIEST

• sightly,
• sightlessness,
• sightless.