This thread is on spelling tips, not how to spell hard words. I was in the California regional spelling bee and got into the final 18 so my teachers and friends gave me tips that really worked. One you have to stay calm and go at a steady pace. Think of your favorite song, but not too much, and tap out the timing with your hands and keep spelling at that pace. Two, think of root words, prefixes, and suffixes in the word and this will help you spell it. And finally, if it is a spelling bee, or even a spelling test, ask a lot of questions.