How Do You Spell SUNBATHE?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌnbe͡ɪð] (IPA)

The word "sunbathe" is spelled with the letter "e" at the end, despite the fact that the suffix "-bathe" does not typically require one. This extra letter is used to indicate that the word should be pronounced with a long "a" sound, as in the word "bake". The phonetic transcription of "sunbathe" is /sʌnbeɪð/, with the stress falling on the second syllable. This word is commonly used to refer to the act of lying in the sun in order to get a tan.

SUNBATHE Meaning and Definition

  1. Sunbathe (verb):

    To sunbathe is the act of basking in or exposing oneself to the sunlight for the purpose of tanning or gaining the benefits of the sun's rays. This recreational activity typically involves lying or sitting in a sunny area, such as a beach, rooftop, or poolside, with the intention of soaking up the warm sunlight.

    During sunbathing, individuals often wear minimal clothing or swimwear to expose a larger portion of their skin to the sun's rays. By doing so, they seek to achieve a desired level of tanning or to promote the synthesis of vitamin D in their bodies, which plays a vital role in maintaining bone health. Sunbathing is also known to have a relaxing effect on the body, often sought after to attain a sense of calmness and tranquility.

    While sunbathing can provide various benefits, it is important to exercise caution and take necessary precautions to prevent overexposure to the sun, as excessive sunlight can cause sunburn, premature skin aging, and in severe cases, even increase the risk of skin cancer. It is advisable to apply sunscreen with appropriate sun protection factor (SPF), wear protective clothing, and limit the duration of exposure to the sun to ensure responsible sunbathing practices.

Common Misspellings for SUNBATHE

Etymology of SUNBATHE

The word "sunbathe" is derived from the combination of two words: "sun" and "bathe".

The word "sun" dates back to Old English, where it was spelled as "sunne". It can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic word "sunnon" and the Proto-Indo-European word "suhnu", both meaning "sun".

The word "bathe" is also an Old English term, appearing as "baþian". It originates from the Proto-Germanic word "bāthōną", which means "to bathe". This word is connected to the Proto-Indo-European root "bhe" or "bheu", meaning "to wash" or "to bathe".

With these origins, "sunbathe" was formed to describe the act of exposing oneself to the sunlight for relaxation or tanning purposes.

Similar spelling words for SUNBATHE

Conjugate verb Sunbathe

CONDITIONAL

I would sunbathe
you would sunbathe
he/she/it would sunbathe
we would sunbathe
they would sunbathe

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sunbathing
you would be sunbathing
he/she/it would be sunbathing
we would be sunbathing
they would be sunbathing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sunbathe
you would have sunbathe
he/she/it would have sunbathe
we would have sunbathe
they would have sunbathe

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sunbathing
you would have been sunbathing
he/she/it would have been sunbathing
we would have been sunbathing
they would have been sunbathing

FUTURE

I will sunbathe
you will sunbathe
he/she/it will sunbathe
we will sunbathe
they will sunbathe

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sunbathing
you will be sunbathing
he/she/it will be sunbathing
we will be sunbathing
they will be sunbathing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sunbathed
you will have sunbathed
he/she/it will have sunbathed
we will have sunbathed
they will have sunbathed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sunbathing
you will have been sunbathing
he/she/it will have been sunbathing
we will have been sunbathing
they will have been sunbathing

IMPERATIVE

you sunbathe
we let´s sunbathe

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sunbathe

PAST

I sunbathed
you sunbathed
he/she/it sunbathed
we sunbathed
they sunbathed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sunbathing
you were sunbathing
he/she/it was sunbathing
we were sunbathing
they were sunbathing

PAST PARTICIPLE

sunbathed

PAST PERFECT

I had sunbathed
you had sunbathed
he/she/it had sunbathed
we had sunbathed
they had sunbathed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sunbathing
you had been sunbathing
he/she/it had been sunbathing
we had been sunbathing
they had been sunbathing

PRESENT

I sunbathe
you sunbathe
he/she/it sunbathes
we sunbathe
they sunbathe

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sunbathing
you are sunbathing
he/she/it is sunbathing
we are sunbathing
they are sunbathing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sunbathing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sunbathed
you have sunbathed
he/she/it has sunbathed
we have sunbathed
they have sunbathed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sunbathing
you have been sunbathing
he/she/it has been sunbathing
we have been sunbathing
they have been sunbathing
I would have sunbathed
we would have sunbathed
you would have sunbathed
he/she/it would have sunbathed
they would have sunbathed

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