How Do You Spell UNSYMBOLIC?

Pronunciation: [ʌnsɪmbˈɒlɪk] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "unsymbolic" follows the rules of English orthography. The stressed syllable is "sym", pronounced /ˈsɪm/, and the suffix "-ic" is added to form an adjective. The prefix "un-" indicates negation, making the word mean "not symbolic". The pronunciation of "unsymbolic" is /ʌnˈsɪmbɑːlɪk/, with the stress on the first syllable. Although the word may seem difficult to spell at first, it is a valid word that can be used to describe things that lack symbolic value.

Common Misspellings for UNSYMBOLIC

• ynsymbolic
• hnsymbolic
• jnsymbolic
• insymbolic
• 8nsymbolic
• 7nsymbolic
• ubsymbolic
• umsymbolic
• ujsymbolic
• uhsymbolic
• unaymbolic
• unzymbolic
• unxymbolic
• undymbolic
• uneymbolic
• unwymbolic
• unstmbolic
• unsgmbolic
• unshmbolic

Etymology of UNSYMBOLIC

The word "unsymbolic" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the word "symbolic".

The root word "symbolic" comes from the Greek word "symbolon", which means a token or sign. In ancient Greece, a "symbolon" referred to a half of a broken object that could be used to verify the identity of a visitor or as proof of a pledge. Over time, "symbolon" came to represent any symbol or sign used to represent an idea, concept, or relationship.

The "un-" prefix in English is used to negate or reverse the meaning of a word. Therefore, when "un-" is added to "symbolic", it creates the word "unsymbolic", which means not symbolic or lacking symbolism.

Similar spelling words for UNSYMBOLIC

• unsymmetric,
• unsymmetrical.