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The correct spelling is spelling.
How to pronounce spelling
/ˈspɛlɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈspɛlɪŋ/
Say it like: Spe-lli-ng
The correct spelling is spelling. To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm. For example: "I find it difficult to spell because I'm dyslexic."
Usage Examples
“I find it difficult to spell because I'm dyslexic.”
“The letters “a”, “n” and “d” spell “and”.”
“Please spell it out for me.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.
- 2.To read (something) as though letter by letter; to peruse slowly or with effort.
- 3.(sometimes with “out”) To write or say the letters that form a word or part of a word.
- 4.To be able to write or say the letters that form words.
- 5.Of letters: to compose (a word).
noun
- 1.The act, practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography.
- 2.The manner of spelling of words; correct spelling.
- 3.A specific spelling of a word.
- 4.A spelling test or spelling bee.
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