How Do You Spell SPLOTCHES?

Pronunciation: [splˈɒt͡ʃɪz] (IPA)

The word "splotches" is spelled with a silent "c" and a silent "e". Its phonetic transcription is /splɒtʃɪz/. The "s" and "p" sounds are pronounced normally while the "l" sound is vocalised. The "o" sound is pronounced in a short form, and the "tch" sound is pronounced with a sharp "t" and "sh" blend. The silent "c" and "e" at the end show that the word is derived from the French word "éclaboussure." "Splotches" are blobs or patches of something, usually a substance or colour, that are unevenly spread out.

SPLOTCHES Meaning and Definition

1. Splotches, noun plural, refer to irregular-shaped spots or marks that are distinct and conspicuous in comparison to the surrounding area. They are characterized by their varied shapes, sizes, and colors, often appearing as irregularly-shaped blots or patches on a surface. Splotches can be found on various materials and surfaces, such as fabrics, walls, paintings, or even on the skin.

   The term suggests an accidental or unintended occurrence, commonly associated with spills, splatters, or marks caused by impurities. Splotches can be caused by liquid spills, paint drips, ink stains, or even a natural discoloration in objects. They often disrupt the uniformity or smoothness of a surface, appearing as random and contrasting elements.

   Splotches can also be used metaphorically to describe abstract objects or concepts. In this sense, splotches may represent disarray, disorder, or inconsistencies within a specific context or situation. For example, one can refer to splotches of colors in an abstract painting, symbolizing different emotions or elements being combined in an artistic expression.

   Overall, splotches are characterized by their distinctiveness, irregularity, and visibility, setting them apart from the surrounding area while adding an unexpected element to a surface or object.

Top Common Misspellings for SPLOTCHES *

• sploches 50%
• splottches 50%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for SPLOTCHES

• spotches
• splaches
• sploched
• aplotches
• zplotches
• xplotches
• dplotches
• eplotches
• wplotches
• solotches
• sllotches
• s-lotches
• s0lotches
• spkotches
• splotchs
• spletchis
• spletcges
• splotchys
• Splouchan
• Splotshs
• Splochey
• Splatchee

Etymology of SPLOTCHES

The word "splotches" is derived from the Middle English word "splotch" which originated in the 16th century. "Splotch" itself probably comes from an imitative origin or as a variant of the word "blotch". Both "splotch" and "blotch" can be traced back to the Old Norse word "bliks" meaning "a white mark" or "a blot". Over time, "splotches" have come to refer to irregularly shaped or unevenly distributed marks or spots of color.

Similar spelling words for SPLOTCHES

• splotched,
• spoilt,
• splotch.