How Do You Spell UNSAYABLY?

Pronunciation: [ʌnsˈe͡ɪəblɪ] (IPA)

The word "unsayably" is an adverb that describes something that cannot be expressed in words. The spelling of this word follows typical English rules, with the prefix "un-" meaning "not", and the root word "say" providing the base meaning. The "-able" suffix denotes the ability to do something, so "unsayable" means "not able to be said". The "-ly" suffix then turns the adjective "unsayable" into an adverb, creating "unsayably". Its pronunciation is /ʌnseɪəbli/.

Common Misspellings for UNSAYABLY

• ynsayably
• hnsayably
• jnsayably
• insayably
• 8nsayably
• 7nsayably
• ubsayably
• umsayably
• ujsayably
• uhsayably
• unaayably
• unzayably
• unxayably
• undayably
• uneayably
• unwayably
• unszyably
• unssyably
• unswyably
• unsqyably

Etymology of UNSAYABLY

The word "unsayably" is a derivative of the root word "unsayable". The etymology of "unsayable" can be broken down as follows:

"Un-" is a prefix in English, often used to indicate negation or reversal. In this case, it negates the word "sayable", implying that something cannot be said.

"Sayable" is derived from the verb "say" combined with the suffix "-able". "Say" ultimately comes from the Old English word "secgan", which means "to speak". The suffix "-able" is added to the verb "say" to suggest possibility or capacity, resulting in "sayable" - something that can be said or expressed.

Therefore, "unsayable" means something that cannot be expressed or articulated.