How Do You Spell MORE SOPHOMORE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɔː sˈɒfəmˌɔː] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "more sophomore" can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription. The word is pronounced as /mɔːr ˈsɒfəmɔːr/. In this pronunciation, the stressed syllable is "so". The "ph" in "sophomore" is pronounced as "f", while the "o" in "more" is pronounced as "ɔːr". The word "sophomore" refers to a student in the second year of high school or college. The addition of "more" implies comparison, as in "more sophomores attended this year's welcome event than last year's".

Common Misspellings for MORE SOPHOMORE

  • nore sophomore
  • kore sophomore
  • jore sophomore
  • mire sophomore
  • mkre sophomore
  • mlre sophomore
  • mpre sophomore
  • m0re sophomore
  • m9re sophomore
  • moee sophomore
  • mode sophomore
  • mofe sophomore
  • mote sophomore
  • mo5e sophomore
  • mo4e sophomore
  • morw sophomore
  • mors sophomore
  • mord sophomore
  • morr sophomore
  • mor4 sophomore

Etymology of MORE SOPHOMORE

The term "sophomore" comes from two Greek words: "sophos", meaning "wise", and "moros", meaning "foolish" or "dull". The word "sophomore" was first used in the English language in the early 17th century to refer to a student in their second year of study at a university or college. The combination of "sophos" and "moros" in the word "sophomore" reflects the transitional period where students were beginning to gain wisdom and knowledge, but were still considered relatively inexperienced or immature compared to upperclassmen.

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