How Do You Spell WAXCANDLE?

Pronunciation: [wˈakskandə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "waxcandle" can be explained using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). The first syllable "wax" is pronounced /wæks/ with the "a" sound as in "cat". The second syllable "can" is pronounced /kæn/ with the same short "a" sound. The final syllable "dle" is pronounced /dəl/, with the schwa sound as in "little". Therefore, the word is spelled as "waxcandle" with a silent "d" at the end. It refers to a candle made of wax, which is commonly used for lighting purposes.

Etymology of WAXCANDLE

There is no specific word "waxcandle" in the English language. However, the word "candle" itself originates from the Latin word "candela", which means "a taper made of wax". The Latin term was derived from the verb "candere", meaning "to shine" or "to be white". Over time, it evolved into Old English as "candel" and eventually into modern English as "candle". The term refers to a cylindrical piece of wax with a wick in the center, which is traditionally used for illumination or as a source of light.