Synonyms for

Spelled

Verb / speld / Another word for spelled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to name or write in order the letters constituting (a word, syllable, etc.)

Synonyms & similar words

unspell import spellout spell write written named said recited uttered articulated pronounced voiced expressed communicated phrased formulated worded verbalized conveyed stated declared proclaimed announced

Synonyms by register

Formal

written transcribed rendered

Informal

written out spelled out

Literary

inscribed penned

Antonyms

misspelled incorrectly written wrongly spelled faulty erroneous

Common collocations

  • correctly spelled
  • misspelled word
  • spelled out the word
  • how is it spelled
  • spelled his name
  • spelled out the instructions

Word family

noun spelling
verb spell
adjective unspelled

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'spell' is 'spelled' or 'spelt'. 'Spelled' is more common in American English, while 'spelt' is more common in British English. Be consistent with your choice.

Example sentences

  1. I spelled my name for the teacher.
  2. Can you spell the word 'cat'?
  3. She spelled her last name wrong on the form.
  4. He spelled out his plan to the team.
  5. The student spelled 'chocolate' correctly in the spelling bee.

Quotes

  • My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. - A. A. Milne
  • I love the way words are put together. For me, parsing sentences is a game. - Diane Ackerman
  • The only reason for being a professional writer is that you can't help it. - Leo Rosten

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