2007-03-29 10:47:28 · 22 answers · asked by paul j 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
You won't be able to look it up if you are looking under Di it is Dyslexia
2007-03-29 10:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by toon_tigger 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The correct spelling of your word is Dyslexia.. Feel confident in my answer. I am an English major. Take care.
One entry found for dyslexia.
Main Entry: dys·lex·ia
Pronunciation: dis-'lek-sE-&
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, from dys- + Greek lexis word, speech, from legein to say -- more at LEGEND
: a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
- dys·lex·ic /-sik/ adjective or noun
2007-03-29 10:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For those suffering from it, the word might appear to be aixelsyd, but it's actually spelled dyslexia.
You might be thinking: if I knew how to spell it, I'd be able to look it up myself - but then I wouldn't need to look it up, would I? And did you ever wonder why phonetically isn't spelled the way it sounds, i.e., phonetically? Think about it.
2007-03-29 11:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by Marko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dyslexia
dys·lex·i·a
noun
Definition:
impaired ability to understand written language: a learning disorder marked by a severe difficulty in recognizing and understanding written language, leading to spelling and writing problems. It is not caused by low intelligence or brain damage.
[Late 19th century. < dys- + Greek lexis "speech" < legein "speak"]
dys·lex·ic adjective, noun
2007-03-29 10:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be spelled dislexia or dyslexia. If you spelled it right you could look it up in the dictionary.
2007-03-29 10:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by rg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dyslexia is the correct spelling
2007-03-29 11:05:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is because it is spelled dyslexia. It comes from the Greek prefix dys-, which means impaired, and lexis, which means word.
2007-03-29 10:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you write all your words phonetically it is a wonder that you ever find any of them in a dictionary!
Dyslexia.
2007-03-29 11:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by lellylurve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's spelled dyslexia?
2007-03-29 10:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by Shakesfear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reminds me of the joke - 2 dyslexics in a car, one says to the other, "Can you smell petrol?" Other one says, "What! I can't even smell my name!"
You gotta smile, aint yer!
2007-03-29 10:59:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋