spelling

[ˈspɛlɪŋ]

spelling Definition

  • 1the process or activity of writing or naming the letters of a word
  • 2the way in which a word is spelled

Using spelling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spelling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She's good at spelling difficult words.

  • Example

    I always struggle with the spelling of 'accommodation'.

  • Example

    The teacher corrected my spelling mistakes.

  • Example

    The spelling of this word is different in British and American English.

spelling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spelling

Phrases with spelling

  • the accurate arrangement of letters in a word

    Example

    You need to learn the correct spelling of these words.

  • a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty

    Example

    She won the school spelling bee last year.

  • the act of spelling a word incorrectly

    Example

    There are several misspellings in this document.

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Summary: spelling in Brief

The term 'spelling' [ˈspɛlɪŋ] refers to the process of writing or naming the letters of a word, or the way in which a word is spelled. It can be challenging for some people, as exemplified by 'I always struggle with the spelling of 'accommodation'.' Spelling can be corrected, as in 'The teacher corrected my spelling mistakes,' and can vary between British and American English, as in 'The spelling of this word is different in British and American English.'

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