SPELL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SPELL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SPELL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Spell

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: shortening of Old French espeller, from the Germanic base of spell

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: spɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

write or name the letters that form (a word) in correct sequence

Short Definition:

write or name letters that form word in correct sequence

Examples:
  • Dolly spelled her name
  • journals have a house style about how to spell
Definition:

be a sign or characteristic of

Short Definition:

be sign or characteristic of

Examples:
  • she had the chic, efficient look that spells Milan

Word: Spell

Speech Type: Noun

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