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Definition of misspelling

misspelling

/mɪsˈspɛl.ɪŋ/
mis · spell · ing
Plural:misspellings
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Adjective:misspelled
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Past Simple:misspelled
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Past Participle:misspelled
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Present Participle:misspelling
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misspelling Lexical Profile

misspelling Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An incorrect spelling of a word, or the act of spelling a word wrongly.

Example

"The editor caught a subtle misspelling on the title page before the book went to print."

Synonyms
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• verb

1

To spell a word incorrectly (present participle of misspell).

Example

"People are constantly misspelling his surname on official correspondence."

Word Nuance & Usage

Notice the double 's' resulting from combining the prefix 'mis-' with the root 'spell'; writing 'mispelling' with a single 's' is a common error.

• Rhymes for misspelling

• Nearby Words

missouri river
misspeak
misspell
misspelling
misspend
misstate
misstatement

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misspelling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misspelling
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