misspelling

[mis-spel-ing]

noun

1. the act of spelling spell spelling incorrectly.

   Note his misspelling of that word.

2. an incorrectly spelled word.

   You have three misspellings in your letter.

misspelling

/ ˌmɪsˈspɛlɪŋ /

noun

1. a wrong spelling

Word History and Origins

Origin of misspelling¹

First recorded in 1685–95; mis- ¹ + spelling

Example Sentences

And then there are the typos: a duplicated “1 wand” on Page 51 and a misspelling on the back cover, where the title appears as “Philospher’s Stone.”

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Above him hung a “Moore’s Refishing” sign, a friend’s comical misspelling of the shop’s name.

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Naming is a big theme throughout the book, whether that be the misspelling of your maiden name or choosing your daughter’s names.

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The misspelling of 'philosopher's' on the back of the copy was among the things that helped Mr Pearce identify it as a first edition.

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He said the misspelling of philosopher's on the back of the copy was among the things that identified it as a first edition.

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