How Do You Find A Word Spelling In A Dictionary?
The dictionary is the ultimate source of correct spelling, but how can you find the word if you don’t know how it’s spelled? These steps show you how to find the correct spelling of words in the dictionary. SOUND IT OUT. To find the correct spelling of a word in the dictionary, sound out the first syllable of the word. Next, write a list of all letters and combinations that could make that sound. For instance, the first syllable of “pharmacy” might be spelled either ‘far’ or ‘phar’. You would add both spellings to your list. LOOK UP EACH SPELLING. Using the same example, you should then use your dictionary to look up the most likely correct spelling that appears on your list. If the word is not listed under that spelling, try again with the second most likely spelling. Continue until you have found a word that appears to be correct. CORRECT DEFINITION. If you find a word in the dictionary that appears to be the one you’re looking for, always check the definition(s) the dictionary provi
