Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

respell

verb
/riːˈspɛl/
Definition
To spell a word or symbol again, often to clarify or correct its representation.
Examples
  • Teachers sometimes respell difficult words for students.
  • When learning a new language, you may need to respell certain terms.
Meaning
The act of changing the way a word is spelled to make it easier to understand or pronounce.
Synonyms
  • Rearrange
  • Rephrase
  • Modify