Pronunciation

/spɛl/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The act of representing words by writing or typing their letters according to a specific system, often using an alphabet. 2. The correct or standard arrangement of letters in a word, as taught or required in spelling classes. 3. A list of words with their correct spellings, often used for learning or reference.
• Verb: To write or type the letters that make up a word, correctly or incorrectly. “I need help spelling this word.”
• Adjective: Relating to the process or act of spelling. “Her spelling was impeccable.”

Phrases

• “Spell out” means to write or type each letter of a word.
• “Improper spelling” refers to incorrect letter arrangements in a word.
• “Learning to spell” is the process of acquiring the ability to write words correctly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: She corrected her child’s spelling errors on the homework sheet.
• Verb: He asked his teacher how to spell the new vocabulary word.
• Adjective: The software automatically checks the spelling of your text.

Synonyms

• Spelling out
• Writing (the correct form of)
• Alphabetization
• Orthography
• Dictation

Antonyms

• Mis-spelling
• Incorrect spelling
• Dyslexia (a learning disorder related to reading and spelling)