heterography

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -graphy.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /hɛt.əˈɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/
(US) IPA^(key): /hɛt.əˈɹɑ.ɡɹə.fi/

Noun

heterography (countable and uncountable, plural heterographies)

(countable) An incorrect spelling; a spelling different from accepted spelling.
(uncountable) Spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound.
Heterography in English makes it difficult for foreigners to learn pronunciation.

Synonyms

(incorrect spelling): misspelling

Derived terms

heterographic

Related terms

orthography

Translations

an incorrect spelling

spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound

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