How to Pronounce "spelt"
word
ˈspɛɫ
SPELT
spˈɛlt
SPELT
Definition
'Spelt' is the past tense and past participle of 'spell' (to write or say the letters of a word in the correct order), mainly used in British English. It can also refer to an old type of wheat, but in this case it usually means the verb form.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛɫ
British English
spˈɛlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
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UK
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Listen in Context
He spelt my name wrong on the form.
She always spelt difficult words correctly in school.
The word was spelt differently in old books.
I asked how her name was spelt because it sounded unusual.