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Useful phrase

“How do you spell that?”

Ask someone to say the letters of a word or name.

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Meaning

When to use it

You may hear it when you give your name for an order.

Examples

Natural examples

  • Barista: Name for the order? / Student: Rina. R-I-N-A. — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • It is R-I-N-A. — Say the letters slowly.
  • Let me say it slowly. — Offer to repeat.
Australian English

Usage note

In a noisy room, say the name and then the letters slowly.

Practice mission

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