MISSPELLING Definition & Meaning

misspelling

[ mis-spel-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

the act of spelling spell spelling incorrectly:
Note his misspelling of that word.
an incorrectly spelled word:
You have three misspellings in your letter.

misspelling

/ ˌ��ɪ��ˈ��ɛ��ɪŋ /

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

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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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A sports retail giant has come under fire for misspelling the Welsh word for Wales on its bobble hats.

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Be cautious of slight misspellings or unexpected domains.

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