5 letter words starting with SPEL

Spell

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to write or name the letters that form a word correctly in order

Pronunciation (US): /spɛl/

Pronunciation (UK): /spɛl/

Origin and Usage: The word "spell" originated from the Old English word "spellian," which means "to tell, talk, or speak." The word has been used in English since the 14th century and is commonly used today in both written and spoken language.

Synonyms: write, inscribe, transcribe, compose, pen, scribble, scrawl

Related Words: words related to "spell" include "write," "magic," "charm," "curse," and "witch."

Example Sentences:

• She can spell her name correctly.
• He had to spell the word out loud to remember it.
• The teacher asked the students to spell the words on the spelling list.

Spelt

1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun

2. Definitions:

1. Verb: a past tense and past participle of spell, meaning to form words letter by letter.
2. Noun: a type of wheat with a tough husk that is removed before milling.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /spɛlt/
• UK: /spɛlt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The verb "spelt" comes from the Old English word "spellian," meaning "to tell, speak, or relate." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The noun "spelt" comes from the Germanic word "spelta" and has been used in English since the 15th century. It is a type of wheat that has been cultivated since ancient times.

5. Synonyms:

• Verb: spelled, wrote, composed, inscribed
• Noun: dinkel wheat, hulled wheat, farro

6. Related Words:

• Spool
• Splat
• Sport
• Split
• Spice

7. Example Sentences:

1. She spelt her name wrong on the application.
2. The recipe calls for spelt flour instead of regular wheat flour.