How Do You Spell UNENGLISH?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnˈɪŋɡlɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "Unenglish" is spelled with the prefix "Un-" which means "not" or "opposite of" and the root word "English" which refers to the language and culture of England. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ʌn.ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound followed by an "n" sound. The second syllable has a slight emphasis on the "ing" sound while the "gl" sound is pronounced as a single consonant sound. Finally, the word ends with a short "ish" sound.

UNENGLISH Meaning and Definition

1. Not according to English manners in speech or action.

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

Common Misspellings for UNENGLISH

• ynenglish
• hnenglish
• jnenglish
• inenglish
• 8nenglish
• 7nenglish
• ubenglish
• umenglish
• ujenglish
• uhenglish
• unwnglish
• unsnglish
• undnglish
• unrnglish
• un4nglish
• un3nglish
• unebglish
• unemglish
• unejglish
• unehglish

Etymology of UNENGLISH

The word "Unenglish" is derived from the combination of the prefix "un-" and the adjective "English".

The prefix "un-" is of Germanic origin and is used to indicate negation, absence, or reversal. It is often attached to adjectives or verbs to create the opposite meaning. In this case, "un-" denotes the opposite or negative state of "English".

The adjective "English" comes from the Old English word "Englisc" or "Anglisc", which referred to the language and people of the Angles—one of the Germanic tribes that migrated to England during the Early Middle Ages.

When "un-" is combined with "English", it forms "Unenglish", which means things or actions that are contrary to what is considered typically English or not conforming to English customs, traditions, or standards. It can also be used to describe language or behavior that deviates from the standard English usage.