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Spelling

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈspelɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈspelɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Spelling

the act of forming words correctly from individual letters; the ability to do this

In simple words: The way letters are put together to form words.

Spelling in a sentence

• the differences between British and American spelling
• In American spelling ‘travelled’ only has one ‘l’.
• My spelling is terrible.
• a spelling mistake/error
• There are guides to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• a list of difficult spellings
• variant spellings
• The document uses the British spelling for caesium.
• The composer's great-grandfather changed the spelling of his name from Greig to Grieg.

How to use Spelling

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly found in educational settings. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing writing or language skills.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'spell' and 'ring' - when you spell words, it’s like casting a magical ring of letters.

Related words

Collocations with Spelling

• correct
• incorrect
• conventional
• use
• check
• correct
• error
• mistake
• bee
• in … spelling
• spelling for
• spelling of
• be good, bad, etc. at spelling
• correct
• incorrect
• conventional
• use
• check
• correct
• error
• mistake
• bee
• in … spelling
• spelling for
• spelling of
• be good, bad, etc. at spelling

Synonyms for Spelling

• orthography
• lettering
• writing

Opposites of Spelling

• mispronunciation
• illiteracy

Common mistakes with Spelling

• Confusing 'spelling' with 'spellings', which refers to different forms of a word.
• Omitting the second 'l' in 'spelling'.
• Using 'spelling' as a verb instead of its noun form.

Frequently asked questions about Spelling

What does Spelling mean?

The way letters are put together to form words.

What is the definition of Spelling?

the act of forming words correctly from individual letters; the ability to do this

How do you use Spelling in a sentence?

the differences between British and American spelling

Can you give another example of Spelling?

In American spelling ‘travelled’ only has one ‘l’.

What are synonyms for Spelling?

Common alternatives include orthography, lettering, writing.

What is the opposite of Spelling?

Opposite meanings include mispronunciation, illiteracy.

What words go with Spelling?

It commonly pairs with correct, incorrect, conventional, use, check, correct, error, mistake, bee, in … spelling, spelling for, spelling of, be good, bad, etc. at spelling, correct, incorrect, conventional, use, check, correct, error, mistake, bee, in … spelling, spelling for, spelling of, be good, bad, etc. at spelling.

What are common mistakes when using Spelling?

Confusing 'spelling' with 'spellings', which refers to different forms of a word. Omitting the second 'l' in 'spelling'. Using 'spelling' as a verb instead of its noun form.

How do you pronounce Spelling?

US: /["/ˈspelɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspelɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Spelling?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Commonly found in educational settings. Not typically used in casual conversation unless discussing writing or language skills.

What CEFR level is Spelling?

"Spelling" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.