How Do You Spell SUNDERED?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌndəd] (IPA)

Sundered is a verb that means to break apart or separate. Its spelling is derived from Middle English, where it was spelled as "sondered." The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈsʌndərd/, which highlights its two syllables, starting with an unstressed 'suh' sound and followed by a stressed 'duh' sound. Additionally, 'er' at the end is pronounced with a neutral vowel sound, making the 'd' sound more prominent at the end.

SUNDERED Meaning and Definition

  1. Sundered is an adjective that describes something that has been forcibly separated or divided, usually as a result of a strong force or intense conflict. The term often signifies a profound and irreversible separation, suggesting that the separated entities were once connected or united in some way.

    When something is sundered, it implies a forceful severance or cleaving, leaving the separated parts detached and distinct from each other. It can be applied to both tangible and intangible entities, such as relationships, communities, objects, or even landmasses.

    The concept of being sundered conveys a sense of loss and disconnection, emphasizing the magnitude of the division and the difficulty or impossibility of reuniting what has been torn apart. It evokes a feeling of brokenness or estrangement, emphasizing the stark contrast between what once was and what now exists.

    Furthermore, sundered often carries connotations of emotional or personal turmoil. It suggests a profound rupture within a person's life or psyche, highlighting the emotional impact of a severe break or separation.

    Overall, the term sundered encapsulates the notion of a forceful separation that results in profound division, irreversibility, and often emotional upheaval. It serves to emphasize the significant impact and lasting consequences that result from such separations.

  2. In sunder, in two parts.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SUNDERED

Etymology of SUNDERED

The word "sundered" originates from Middle English and comes from the Old English word "sundrian", meaning "to separate or divide". It is related to other Germanic languages such as German "sondern" and Dutch "sunderen". The root of "sundrian" is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sundrōną", which has Indo-European origins.

Conjugate verb Sundered

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

I sunder
we sunder
you sunder
he/she/it sunders
they sunder

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sundered
we have sundered
you have sundered
he/she/it has sundered
they have sundered
I am sundering
we are sundering
you are sundering
he/she/it is sundering
they are sundering
I was sundering
we were sundering
you were sundering
he/she/it was sundering
they were sundering
I will be sundering
we will be sundering
you will be sundering
he/she/it will be sundering
they will be sundering
I have been sundering
we have been sundering
you have been sundering
he/she/it has been sundering
they have been sundering
I had been sundering
we had been sundering
you had been sundering
he/she/it had been sundering
they had been sundering
I will have been sundering
we will have been sundering
you will have been sundering
he/she/it will have been sundering
they will have been sundering
I would have sundered
we would have sundered
you would have sundered
he/she/it would have sundered
they would have sundered
I would be sundering
we would be sundering
you would be sundering
he/she/it would be sundering
they would be sundering
I would have been sundering
we would have been sundering
you would have been sundering
he/she/it would have been sundering
they would have been sundering

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