How Do You Spell RESPELL?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪspˈɛl] (IPA)

Respell is a verb meaning to spell a word differently or to spell a word phonetically. Its phonetic transcription in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is /ˌriːˈspɛl/, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable "ree" consists of the vowel sound /iː/ as in "bee". The second syllable "spell" includes the vowel sound /ɛ/ as in "bed" and the consonant sound /l/ as in "lip". The word "respell" is used when one wants to adjust the spelling of a word, especially for clarity or phonetic accuracy.

RESPELL Meaning and Definition

  1. Respell (verb):

    1. To write or represent a word in a different manner, by using alternative letters or combinations of letters, without changing the pronunciation or meaning of the word. The purpose of respelling is often to offer a simpler or more phonetically accurate representation of the word, aiding in its understanding or pronunciation. It is commonly done for foreign words, difficult or nonstandard words, or for proper names.

    2. To adjust the lettering or spelling of a word, especially in a fictional or creative context, in order to convey a particular tone, style, or dialect. Respelling can be used to emphasize regional or cultural variations in pronunciation or to evoke a specific atmosphere in written material, such as literature, dialogue, or poetry.

    3. To correct or amend the spelling of a word that has been misspelled or written incorrectly. Respelling helps to rectify errors in written text and adhere to standard spelling conventions.

    In linguistics and textual contexts, respelling serves as a versatile tool to facilitate communication, enhance readability, or create specific linguistic effects. It is employed across various domains, including language learning, literature, creative writing, transcription, and editing. By modifying the written form of a word while preserving its pronunciation or meaning, respelling ensures clear and accurate representation of words in different situations.

Common Misspellings for RESPELL

Etymology of RESPELL

The term "respell" is a compound word formed by combining the prefix "re-" and the word "spell".

The prefix "re-" is derived from the Latin prefix "re-", meaning "again" or "back". It indicates repetition or intensity, often used to indicate doing something again or returning to a previous state.

The word "spell" has Old English roots and originally referred to reciting or uttering letters or words in a specific order. Over time, it developed to signify correctly arranging the letters to form words.

When combined, the prefix "re-" and the word "spell" in "respell" imply the act of spelling again or differently. It often signifies the action of altering the spelling of a word to aid in pronunciation or clarity.

Similar spelling words for RESPELL

Conjugate verb Respell

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have respelled
you would have respelled
he/she/it would have respelled
we would have respelled
they would have respelled
I would have respell
you would have respell
he/she/it would have respell
we would have respell
they would have respell

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been respelling
you would have been respelling
he/she/it would have been respelling
we would have been respelling
they would have been respelling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would respell
you would respell
he/she/it would respell
we would respell
they would respell

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be respelling
you would be respelling
he/she/it would be respelling
we would be respelling
they would be respelling

FUTURE

I will respell
you will respell
he/she/it will respell
we will respell
they will respell

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be respelling
you will be respelling
he/she/it will be respelling
we will be respelling
they will be respelling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have respelled
you will have respelled
he/she/it will have respelled
we will have respelled
they will have respelled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been respelling
you will have been respelling
he/she/it will have been respelling
we will have been respelling
they will have been respelling

IMPERATIVE

you respell
we let´s respell

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to respell

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was respelling
you were respelling
he/she/it was respelling
we were respelling
they were respelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

respelled

PAST PERFECT

I had respelled
you had respelled
he/she/it had respelled
we had respelled
they had respelled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been respelling
you had been respelling
he/she/it had been respelling
we had been respelling
they had been respelling

PRESENT

I respell
you respell
he/she/it respells
we respell
they respell

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am respelling
you are respelling
he/she/it is respelling
we are respelling
they are respelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

respelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have respelled
you have respelled
he/she/it has respelled
we have respelled
they have respelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been respelling
you have been respelling
he/she/it has been respelling
we have been respelling
they have been respelling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it respell

SIMPLE PAST

I respelled
you respelled
he/she/it respelled
we respelled
they respelled

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