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General Slang
I spell
EYE SPEL · phrase · informal
Radio proword warning the next word will be spelled phonetically.
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Definitions
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A procedure word announcing "I shall spell the next word phonetically," so an unusual or ambiguous word can be transmitted letter by letter using the phonetic alphabet.
“"Rendezvous at Qusayr — I spell — Quebec Uniform Sierra Alfa Yankee Romeo."”
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I spell In A Sentence
"Rendezvous at Qusayr — I spell — Quebec Uniform Sierra Alfa Yankee Romeo."
Origin & Usage
Standard radiotelephony procedure word paired with the phonetic alphabet.
Variants
I say again, I spell
People Also Ask
What does 'I spell' mean on the radio?
It announces that the speaker is about to spell the next word out letter by letter using the phonetic alphabet, so an unusual word comes through clearly.
When do you use 'I spell'?
For place names, callsigns, or any unusual or easily confused word that could be misheard if simply spoken.
How does 'I spell' work with the phonetic alphabet?
After saying 'I spell,' you give each letter as its phonetic word — for example, 'Quebec Uniform Sierra Alfa Yankee Romeo' for Qusayr.
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