heterography

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

hetero- + -graphy

[edit] Pronunciation

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

[edit] Noun

heterography (countable and uncountable; plural heterographies)

  1. (countable) An incorrect spelling; a spelling different from accepted spelling.
  2. (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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