How Do You Spell SNARLIER?

Pronunciation: [snˈɑːliə] (IPA)

The word "snarlier" is spelled with the letter combination "arl" which is pronounced as /ɑːrl/. This phonetic transcription represents the sound of the vowels "a" and "r" said together. The pronunciation of this word is /ˈsnɑːliər/ which means more snarly or tense. The spelling of "snarlier" follows the rule for forming comparative adjectives, by adding "ier" to the end of the base adjective "snarly". Spelling correctly is important to effectively communicate ideas in writing.

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Etymology of SNARLIER

There is no specific word "snarlier" in the English language. However, "snarly" is an adjective with the meaning of "tangled, knotted, or knotty". Its etymology can be traced back to the verb "snarl", which originated in the late 14th century from Middle English "snarren", meaning "to growl or snarl like a dog". This Middle English term likely derived from the Old Norse "snerra", meaning "to snarl". The usage of "snarly" to describe something entangled or knotty figuratively developed in the early 20th century.

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