0 a competition in which the winner is the person or group who is able to form correctly the highest number of the words they are asked to form --
1 a competition in which people, often students, try to spell increasingly difficult words until all but one make a mistake --
The style of the competition consists of rounds of 10 questions each, deviating from the traditional spelling bee format.
The three then set off for the spelling bee.
A combinination of karaoke singing and a spelling bee-style competition, this show features contestants trying to remember the lyrics to popular songs.
By combining karaoke singing with a spelling bee-style competition, contestants have to sing lyrics to songs without making a mistake or risk being eliminated immediately.
Spelling training may require children to write out lists of words repeatedly, or engage in competitive spelling bee tests.
The festival includes writing competitions for children and adults, a children's spelling bee, a literary lunch, book launches and talks by authors and workshops.
He was the state spelling bee champion at age 13.
Every speller in the competition has previously participated in a local spelling bee, usually organized by a local newspaper.
