spelling rules
nounUK /ˈspɛlɪŋ ruːlz/
US /ˈspɛlɪŋ rulz/
Spelling rules are the special rules that help you write words the right way.
We learned the spelling rules for adding -ing to verbs.
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2. The set of patterns that explain how letters combine to form words in a language.
English spelling rules can be tricky because many words come from other languages.
3. A list of instructions in a game or contest about how to spell words correctly.
The spelling bee has strict spelling rules about asking for definitions.
4. Guidelines for changing word forms, such as doubling consonants or dropping silent e.
One spelling rule says to change y to i before adding -es.