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spell

Pronunciation: [spɛl]

Word

Learn how to use spell in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “language”

(verb) to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order. This is what you do when you write a word down, making sure each letter is in place.

Example

I can spell my name without any mistakes.

Example

He cannot spell the word 'elephant' correctly.

Example

Can you spell the word 'happy' for me?

Context: “language”

(noun) the correct order of letters in a word. This tells us how a word should look when we write it down.

Example

The spelling of the word 'cat' is simple.

Example

Her spelling of 'unbelievable' was incorrect.

Example

What is the correct spelling of 'tomato'?

Context: “magic”

(verb) to create magic effect using words or actions. This is like when a magician says special words to make something happen.

Example

The wizard will spell the magic words to make the potions.

Example

He didn't spell any magic today, so nothing happened.

Example

What spell did the magician use during the show?

How to pronounce spell

Pronunciation: [spɛl]

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