spelling contest meaning

UK /ˈspɛlɪŋ ˈkɒntɛst/ US /ˈspɛlɪŋ ˈkɑntɛst/ 4 syllables

spelling contest (noun): a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly.

Definition of spelling contest

  1. a contest in which you are eliminated if you fail to spell a word correctly

    Synonyms: spelling bee, spelldown

    Type of: contest

spelling contest in a sentence

How to pronounce spelling contest

spelling contest is pronounced /ˈspɛlɪŋ ˈkɒntɛst/ in British English and /ˈspɛlɪŋ ˈkɑntɛst/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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