How Do You Spell SLIPPED OFF?

Pronunciation: [slˈɪpt ˈɒf] (IPA)

The words "slipped off" are spelled in English as /slɪpt/ /ɒf/. The first syllable "slip" is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ɪ/. The "pp" in "slipped" indicates a doubled consonant and the final "d" is silent. The second word "off" is pronounced with a short "o" sound /ɒ/ and ends with two consonants, "f" and "f", indicating the word is pronounced with an elongated "f" sound. Together, "slipped off" is a common phrase used to describe something that has fallen or come loose.

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Common Misspellings for SLIPPED OFF

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Etymology of SLIPPED OFF

The etymology of the phrase "slipped off" can be understood by examining the origins of its constituent words.

1. Slip: The word "slip" derives from Middle English "slippen" and Old English "slipian", meaning "to slide, glide, or fall smoothly". This term ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "slipaną" which has the same meaning. It has cognates in other Germanic languages such as Old Norse "slípa" and Dutch "slippen".

2. Off: The word "off" originates from Old English "of" and is related to the Dutch "af". It has Indo-European roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European word "*apo", meaning "away from". It has various cognates in several Germanic languages including German "ab" and Swedish "av".

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