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Heterography

Hetˊer-og′ra-phy

,
Noun.
[
Hetero-
+
-graphy
.]
That method of spelling in which the same letters represent different sounds in different words, as in the ordinary English orthography; e. g., g in get and in ginger.

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heterography

heterography

English

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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