Conjugation

Spell out

épeler

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: out

    Only spell changes; out stays the same: spelled out, spelled out.

  • British English

    British English writes spelt out.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't spell out, he doesn't spell out.

    1. I / you / we / they spell out
    2. he / she / it spells out

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am spelling out
    2. you / we / they are spelling out
    3. he / she / it is spelling out

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't spell out.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they spelled out

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to spell out
    2. you / we / they are going to spell out
    3. he / she / it is going to spell out

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't spell out.

    1. (you) spell out
    2. let's spell out