heterography

English

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ -graphy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /hɛt.əˈɹɒɡ.ɹə.fi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /hɛt.əˈɹɑ.ɡɹə.fi/
• Rhymes: -ɒɡɹəfi

Noun

heterography (countable and uncountable, plural heterographies)

1. (countable) An incorrect spelling; a spelling different from accepted spelling.
2. (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

Derived terms

• heterographic

Related terms

• orthography

Translations

an incorrect spelling

spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound

Anagrams

• erythrophage