Fingerspelling
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪŋɡɝˈspɛɫˈɪŋ/
Fingerspelling (noun)
- Using hand signs to represent letters of the alphabet.
- A method in sign language where each letter is shown with a specific hand shape.
Examples
- Fingerspelling can help clarify words in noisy environments.
- Learning fingerspelling improves communication skills.
Common collocations: practice fingerspelling, fingerspelling technique, use fingerspelling, fingerspelling system, learn fingerspelling