Definition of HETEROGRAPHY

heterography

Plural: heterographies

Noun

  • An incorrect spelling; a spelling different from accepted spelling.
  • Spelling in which a particular letter represents more than one possible sound.

Examples

  • "Heterography in English makes it difficult for foreigners to learn pronunciation."

Origin / Etymology

From hetero- + -graphy.

Synonyms

incorrect spelling

Scrabble Score: 24

heterography is not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
heterography is not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
heterography is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

heterography is not valid in Words With Friends