spelling
noun
Simple meaning
Forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage.
Pronunciation
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spehlingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈspɛlɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
uncountable
The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
Forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
uncountable
The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
countable
A specific spelling of a word.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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A psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation.
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A contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly.
An electronic dictionary in a word processor that can be used to catch misspelled words.
A contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly.
An alphabet of manual signs.
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