👉 Orthography, in linguistics and phonology, refers to the process of assigning a correct pronunciation or spelling for a word. This is often done by reading the word out loud and identifying the sound that corresponds with it. The orthographic system can vary widely depending on the language and culture. For example, in English, the orthography involves the use of letters to represent sounds, while in many languages, such as Arabic and Chinese, the words are written using syllables or combinations of these two
