The word "un lovelier" is pronounced /ʌn ˈlʌvliər/ according to IPA phonetic transcription. This word is composed of the prefix "un" which means "not" and the word "lovelier" which is the comparative form of "lovely", meaning more attractive or enjoyable than something else. The spelling of this word follows the general rule of adding the suffix "-er" to form the comparative form of adjectives, whereas the prefix "un" is added before the base adjective to indicate negation or absence of the quality expressed.
The term "unlovelier" is a comparative form of the adjective "unlovely". To understand its etymology, we need to break down the word into its components:
1. Un-: This is a prefix in English, derived from Old English "un-", which means "not". It is used to create a negative or opposite form of the word it is attached to.
2. Lovely: This word comes from the Old English "luflic" or "loflic", which meant "pleasing or delightful". Over time, it evolved into the modern form "lovely", which refers to something that is attractive, beautiful, or charming.
3. -ier: This is a suffix that is commonly added to adjectives in English to create a comparative form. For example, "lovelier" indicates that something is more lovely compared to another thing.