How Do You Spell SQUASHIER?

Pronunciation: [skwˈɒʃɪə] (IPA)

The word "squashier" is spelled with a "qu" followed by an "ash" sound, represented in IPA as /skwɒʃiə/. The "q" is necessary to signal that the "w" is not pronounced as it usually is when paired with an "a". Instead, it creates a distinct blend of sounds. The "ash" sound is represented by the "sh" letters, and the "-ier" ending indicates a comparative form. "Squashier" can be used to describe a softer, more easily squished object than another object.

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Etymology of SQUASHIER

The word "squashier" is formed by adding the suffix "-ier" to the noun "squash". The noun "squash" originated from the Old French word "esquasser", meaning "to crush". It entered English as a verb in the 16th century, referring to the act of crushing or squeezing something. Eventually, "squash" was used as a noun to describe a vegetable of the gourd family. The suffix "-ier" is used to form comparative adjectives, indicating that something has more of a particular quality. In the case of "squashier", it describes something that is more like or resembles squash.

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