heterography
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[edit] English
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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.
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- (incorrect spelling): misspelling
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an incorrect spelling
spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound