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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.
Definition 2024
heterography
heterography
English
Noun
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.
Synonyms
- (incorrect spelling): misspelling
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Translations
an incorrect spelling
spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound