spelling
word
/ˈspɛɫɪŋ/
SPEL-ing
/spˈɛlɪŋ/
SPEL-ing
Definition
The way a word is written with its letters in the correct order.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a noun for the correct arrangement of letters in a word. Common collocations: "check your spelling," "spelling mistake," "spelling bee." Not used as a verb.
Spanish: ortografíaPortuguese (BR): ortografiaPortuguese (PT): ortografiaChinese (Simplified): 拼写Chinese (Traditional): 拼字Hindi: वर्तनीArabic: التهجئةBengali: বানানRussian: правописаниеJapanese: つづりVietnamese: chính tảKorean: 철자Turkish: yazımUrdu: ہجےIndonesian: ejaan
Example Sentences
There is a spelling mistake in this word.
basic
I'm never sure about the spelling of "accommodate."
natural
He won the spelling bee at his school last year.
natural
British and American spelling can be quite different.
natural
Her spelling is excellent.
basic
Please check your spelling before you submit your essay.
basic