spelling bee

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A spelling contest or competition where contestants, usually children, are asked to spell out words (orally, letter by letter); the individual or team spelling the most words correctly wins.

Equivalents

Françaiscompétition de l’épellation

DeutschBuchstabierwettbewerb Rechtschreibwettbewerb

日本語スペリング・ビースペリングコンテスト

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العربيةمُسَابَقَة تَهْجِئَة

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

spelling checker spelling pronunciation spelling reform spelling reformer spelling word Spellings

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