Transcript In competition, after the pronouncer gives the speller a word, the

In competition, after the pronouncer gives the
speller a word, the speller should:
1) Say the word before spelling it, to make
sure they understand the word.
2) Spell the word slowly and carefully
3) Repeat the word again after spelling it.
Before Spelling the Word
The speller may:
1) Ask the pronouncer to repeat the word
2) Ask for a definition of the word
3) Ask the pronouncer to use the word in a
sentence.
4) Ask for the origin of the word.
The pronouncer shall grant all these until the
judges agree that the word has been made
reasonably clear to the contestant.
Spelling The Word
After the speller has started to spell a word,
they may stop and start over, retracing the
spelling from the beginning, but there can
be NO change of letters or their sequence
from those first pronounced. If letters or
their sequence is changed in the respelling,
the speller will be eliminated. In other
words, a speller can’t correct himself, even
while it is still his or her turn.
Bee-havior
There may be no talking before, during, or after
the spelling of a word. There will be breaks given
by the judges & pronouncer. If a student talks
during the rounds, they are immediately
disqualified.
Spelling Words Given
Words are given in order off of the official list
provided by the National Spelling Bee organization.
This means that while words are in grade level
order, some words are more difficult than others.
The word you get might seem more (or less)
difficult than your neighbors.
Most Important Rule!!!
This is the most important rule of
all. Please have fun and relax 
Good Luck!!!