mis·spell·ing

[mis-spel-ing]
noun
1.
the act of spelling incorrectly: Note his misspelling of that word.
2.
an incorrectly spelled word: You have three misspellings in your letter.

Origin:
1685–95; mis-1 + spelling

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mis·spell

[mis-spel]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), mis·spelled or mis·spelt, mis·spell·ing.
to spell incorrectly.

Origin:
1645–55; mis-1 + spell1

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misspell (ˌmɪsˈspɛl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -spells, -spelling, -spelt, -spelled
to spell (a word or words) wrongly

misspelling (ˌmɪsˈspɛlɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a wrong spelling

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misspell
1650s, from mis- (1) + spell (v.). Related: Misspelled; misspelling.
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