Could you spell it? vs Could you spell that?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Could you spell it?' is more general and can refer to any word or phrase, while 'Could you spell that?' is more specific and usually used when referring to something that has just been mentioned.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 4964 views

Could you spell it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking someone to spell a word or phrase, without referring to anything specific that has just been mentioned.

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So, how do you spell it?
Can you spell it? "We have shuffled off this mortal coil..."
Could you spell that, please? Curry Brand.
Can you spell it? - Of course!
Right, and how do you spell?
Could you spell that, please?
Two "Ts" when you spell it, okay?
How do you want to spell it?
Do you want me to spell it?
Sorry, how do you spell hippopotamus?
So, how do you spell Mississippi?
How do you spell that? - I just ordered a quarantine for Station Township and everything within a 10 mile radius.
Mom, how do you spell quinoa?
Can you spell the word chrysanthemum?
Did you spell my name right?
We didn't spell it right?
How do you spell your name?
FERRIS: Could you spell that, please?
JUDGE: Could you spell that, please?
Excuse me, how do you spell Nakapiripirit?

Alternatives:

Can you spell it?
Would you mind spelling it?
Can you spell that for me?

Could you spell that?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when asking someone to spell a specific word or phrase that has just been mentioned.

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Could you spell that?
Could you spell that?
Could you spell that?
Could you spell that, please? Curry Brand.
Could you spell that, please?
FERRIS: Could you spell that, please?
JUDGE: Could you spell that, please?
How do you spell that? - I just ordered a quarantine for Station Township and everything within a 10 mile radius.
So, how do you spell that?
Can you spell that, please?
Can you spell that, please?
Right, and how do you spell?
Okay, can you spell that for me?
Sorry, how do you spell hippopotamus?
So, how do you spell Mississippi?
Mom, how do you spell quinoa?
Can you spell the word chrysanthemum?
Did you spell my name right?
How do you spell your name?
So, how do you spell it?

Alternatives:

Can you spell that?
Would you mind spelling that?
Could you spell that for me?

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Could you spell it? vs Could you spell that?