How Do You Spell UNFIRMEST?

Pronunciation: [ʌnfˈɜːməst] (IPA)

The word "unfirmest" is spelled with a combination of the prefix "un-", meaning not, and the superlative suffix "-est", indicating the most extreme degree. The root word "firm" is pronounced as /fɜːrm/, meaning solid or stable. With its spelling, "unfirmest" is pronounced as /ʌnˈfɜːmɪst/, with emphasis on the first syllable "un" and a schwa sound in the second syllable "est". This word is rarely used in modern English, but it can be found in older literature.

Common Misspellings for UNFIRMEST

• ynfirmest
• hnfirmest
• jnfirmest
• 8nfirmest
• 7nfirmest
• ubfirmest
• umfirmest
• ujfirmest
• uhfirmest
• undirmest
• uncirmest
• unvirmest
• ungirmest
• untirmest
• unrirmest
• unfjrmest
• unfkrmest
• unformest
• unf9rmest

Etymology of UNFIRMEST

The word unfirmest is derived from the combination of the prefix un-, meaning not, and the adjective firmest.

The term firm traces back to the Latin word firmus, which meant strong or stable. It entered the English language via the Old French word ferme, which also meant firm or stable. Over time, firmest evolved as the superlative form of firm, indicating the highest level of strength, stability, or certainty.

By adding the prefix un- to firmest, the word unfirmest is created. This prefix negates or reverses the meaning of the adjective, resulting in the concept of not the firmest or lacking firmness.