spelling

[spel-ing]

noun

1. the manner in which words are spelled; spell; orthography.

2. a group of letters representing a word.

3. the act of a speller.

spelling

/ ˈspɛlɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation; orthography

2. the art or study of orthography

3. the actual way in which a word is spelt

4. the ability of a person to spell

   John's spelling is good

Word History and Origins

Origin of spelling¹

1400–50; late Middle English (gerund); spell ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

His clips use various spellings of his name.

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There are no talking heads in Peck’s film, no experts spelling out the relevance of an author who died in 1950.

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Shwmae has variable pronunciation and spelling depending on whether speakers are from north and south Wales.

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He added: "The practice involves spelling out a racial slur vertically with each individual posting a single letter of the word in order to spell it vertically."

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Inside, along with plastic-coated children’s magnets spelling out “Mojave Phone Booth,” are mementos such as candles and license plates.

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