Study Sources

  1. Most words used at the South Asian Spelling Bee will be from the consolidated word list, which you will have access to after registering for the contest.
  2. At the discretion of the pronouncer and judges, words may also be asked from Webster’s Third New International Dictionary AFTER the initial rounds.
  3. At the FINALS, words from the consolidated word list or the Merriam-Webster’s Third New International Dictionary may be asked.
  4. Words will be pronounced according to the diacritical markings.
  5. Spellers should use the consolidated word list as a guide but also prepare from the Merriam-Webster’s Third New International Dictionary.
  6. After a Speller registers they can download a Consolidated Word List to study.
  7. For other practice tools visit: www.BeeWizards.com and/or www.MySpellIt.com.

    8. South Asian Spelling Bee is not affiliated in any manner to the National Scripps Spelling Bee.

Source of Reference:

  • All words used at the South Asian Spelling Bee will be from the Consolidated Word List and Webster’s Third New International Dictionary.  The spelling bee word lists* can be accessed after registering for the contest via the “Study Source” link in your confirmation email.
  • The spelling bee word list and given definitions will be from the Webster’s Third New International Dictionary. Words will be pronounced according to the diacritical markings.
  • Spellers should use the consolidated word list as a guide but also prepare from Webster’s Third New International Dictionary.