what's the spell vs how do you spell it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What's the spell?' is commonly used when asking for the correct spelling of a specific word, while 'How do you spell it?' is more general and can be used when asking someone to spell out any word or phrase.

Last updated: April 13, 2024 • 165 views

what's the spell

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for the correct spelling of a specific word.

This phrase is typically used when you want to know the correct spelling of a particular word or term.

Examples:

What's the spell for 'accommodation'?
What's the spell for 'onomatopoeia'?

Alternatives:

How do you spell 'accommodation'?
Can you spell 'onomatopoeia' for me?

how do you spell it

This phrase is correct and more general, suitable for asking someone to spell out any word or phrase.

This phrase is used when you want someone to spell out a word or phrase, without specifying a particular term.

Examples:

How do you spell it?
Can you spell this for me?

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Translation for 'how do you spell it?' in the free English-Polish dictionary and many other Polish translations.
7 days ago ... Dietitians – What are we, how do you spell it, and how can we support you? Over the past 100 years, the understanding of how nutrition ...
Translation for 'how do you spell it?' in the free English-Spanish dictionary and many other Spanish translations.
Translations in context of "How do you spell it" in English-French from Reverso Context: Lorelei, how do you spell it?

Alternatives:

Can you spell it for me?
Could you spell this out?

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