The spelling of the word "unsuppler" is derived from its root word "supple". The prefix "un" means the opposite of, therefore "unsupple" describes something that is not flexible or pliant. The double "p" in "supple" is a result of the vowel "u" being followed by the consonant "p". The added "er" in "unsuppler" indicates a comparative form, meaning that it describes something that is less flexible or pliant than another. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ʌnˈsʌplər/.