orthographymanual
nounUK /ɔːˈθɒɡrəfi ˈmænjuəl/
US /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi ˈmænjuəl/
A book that tells you how to spell words correctly.
The teacher gave each student an orthographymanual to help with spelling tests.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A reference book listing correct letter forms and writing conventions.
The calligrapher consulted an orthographymanual before designing the sign.
3. A set of rules for correct spelling used in a school or region.
The old orthographymanual showed spellings that are no longer used today.
4. A guide for learning how letters and sounds match in a language.
She used an orthographymanual to teach the children letter sounds.