The word "tasseling out" is spelled with a double "s" in the middle and an "el" at the end. In phonetic transcription, it would be written as /ˈtæsəlɪŋ əʊt/. The "a" sound is pronounced like the "a" in "cat," while the "e" sound is pronounced like the "e" in "let." The final "g" in "tasseling" is silent, making the last syllable rhyme with "out." This term is commonly used in agriculture to refer to the growth of tassels on corn plants.
The term "tasseling out" does not have a specific etymology as it is a combination of two different words: "tassel" and "out".
1. "Tassel" comes from the Old French word "tassel" meaning "a clasp", which is a diminutive form of "tace" meaning "a knot". This further derives from the Latin word "tazza" meaning "cup" or "bowl". In English, a tassel refers to a hanging ornament made of threads or cords, often seen at the end of curtains, garments, or graduation caps.
2. "Out" is an English word that originated from the Old English word "ūt", which means "outside" or "out of".