B1nounlanguageeducation
US/ˈspel.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈspel.ɪŋ/
the way a word is written, or the ability to write words with the correct letters
In context
My spelling is terrible, so I always check words in a dictionary.
There are two spellings of this word, one American and one British.
The teacher gave us a spelling test every Friday.
Words that go with spelling
noun + noun
- spelling mistakeI found a spelling mistake in the first line.
- spelling testHer son has a spelling test tomorrow.
adjective + noun
- correct spellingWhat is the correct spelling of your name?
- poor spellingPoor spelling can make a good essay look careless.
- alternative spellingColor has an alternative spelling in British English.
verb + noun
- check the spellingPlease check the spelling before you send it.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have many mistakes in spelling.Correct: I make a lot of spelling mistakes.
Incorrect:
She is good at spell.Correct: She is good at spelling.