IPA: /ˈɡræfiːm/
KK: /ˈgræfiːm/
Definition: A basic unit of a writing system, such as a letter or a combination of letters that represent a sound.
Example: In the word 'cat', the letters 'c', 'a', and 't' are all graphemes.
IPA: /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/
KK: /hɑːtʃɛk/
Definition: A small mark placed over a letter to change its pronunciation, often seen in certain languages like Czech and Slovak.
Example: The word 'café' uses a hacek to indicate a different sound for the letter 'c'.
IPA: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/
KK: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/
Definition: In a way that cannot be read or understood clearly.
Example: The note was written illegibly, making it hard to understand.
IPA: /ˈloʊərkeɪs/
KK: /ˈloʊərkeɪs/
Definition: Referring to letters that are not capitalized, typically smaller in size, such as 'a', 'b', and 'c'.
Example: Please write your name in lowercase letters on the form.
Definition: To change letters or text to small letters, as opposed to capital letters.
Example: Please lowercase all the titles in the document before submitting it.
IPA: /ˈmædʒʌskjuːl/
KK: /ˈmædʒəˌskjul/
Definition: A large letter used in writing or printing, such as a capital letter.
Example: In the title of the book, every majuscule was beautifully designed.
IPA: //mɪsˈpɛl//
KK: /mɪsˈpɛl/
Definition: To write or say a word incorrectly.
Example: I often misspell difficult words in my essays.
IPA: //ˈmɪsˌspɛlɪŋ//
KK: /ˈmɪsˌspɛlɪŋ/
Definition: A word that is written with the wrong letters or in the wrong order.
Example: The word 'definately' is a common misspelling of 'definitely'.
IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒɡrəfɪk/
KK: /ɔrˈθɒgrəfɪk/
Definition: Related to the correct way of spelling words or the system of writing a language.
Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of orthographic skills in writing.
IPA: /ˌɔːrθəˈɡræfɪkəl/
KK: /ɔrˈθɒgrəfɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the correct way of spelling words in a language.
Example: The teacher emphasized the importance of orthographical accuracy in writing.
IPA: /ɔːrˈθɒɡrəfi/
KK: /ɔrˈθɒɡrəfi/
Definition: The system or method of writing a language correctly, including the rules for spelling and punctuation.
Example: Learning the orthography of a new language can be challenging but essential for effective communication.