Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-more

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 6.36 in modern English

Syllables
-more
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form a comparative of certain adjectives and adverbs, usually ending in -er.

Archaic

suffix

Used for placenames; variant of moor.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English -more, -mor, from mor (“more”, adverb). Analogically formed to -most.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Phrases

-most -mere

Frequently Paired Words

-most -mere

Questions

What does -more mean?
Used to form a comparative of certain adjectives and adverbs, usually ending in -er.
Where does -more come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce -more

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-more”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-more”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-more” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.