Definition

To spell a word again or in a different way, often using a phonetic system.

Example

The teacher asked the students to respell the difficult words using phonetic symbols.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you had trouble with that word in class today.

Yeah, I just couldn't get it right when I tried to spell it.

Maybe you should respell it using a phonetic alphabet next time.

That's a great idea! It might help me remember it better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Respell → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "spell" (from Old English "spellian", meaning to say or to tell). The word "respell" means to spell again or to provide a new spelling for a word.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again and 'spell' meaning to say or write. This helps you remember that respell means to spell something again.

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