More commonly misspelled English words

Charlotte Guest
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وقت القراءة: 3 minutes

Spelling can often feel like navigating a maze. But fear not, for you are not alone in this quest. Whether you're a fluent speaker or learning English as a second language, the challenge of spelling is universal.

Yet, just as heroes rise to conquer their foes, you too can triumph over misspelled words. With dedication and the right tools, you'll soon find yourself spelling with confidence and ease. Carrying on from our previous post, 'The most commonly misspelled words in English', let's explore more commonly misspelled words and empower ourselves with the knowledge to spell them correctly.

More commonly misspelt words
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Commonly misspelled words and their correct spellings

1. Apparent not apparunt

This word is often misspelled due to its pronunciation. Remember, it's 'apparent' with an 'e' in the middle.

2. Calendar not calender

The 'a' in 'calendar' is crucial. Think of marking important dates on your calendar to remember this one.

3. Conscience not conscence

Your conscience guides you, so let it guide your spelling too. The 'science' in 'conscience' can help you remember the correct form.

4. Dilemma not dilemna

Although it sounds like it has an 'n', 'dilemma' is spelled with two m's. Picture yourself facing a dilemma to recall this spelling.

5. Existence not existance

The 'e' in 'existence' is essential. Imagine the existence of life to keep this spelling in mind.

6. Grateful not greatful

While gratitude is great, the correct spelling is 'grateful'. Remember, 'grateful' comes from the word 'gratitiude'. 

7. Indispensable not indispensible

This word is indispensable in your vocabulary, and it ends with '-able', not '-ible'.

8. Maintenance not maintenence

Maintenance requires attention, just like its spelling. The 'a' in the middle is key.

9. Occurrence not occurance

Double 'c' and double 'r' make 'occurrence' a word to remember. Think of frequent occurrences to get it right.

10. Perseverance not perserverance

Perseverance is about persistence, and it has 'sever' in the middle rather than 'server'. Keep pushing forward with the correct spelling.

11. Privilege not priviledge

It's a privilege to spell this word correctly, this word has no 'd'.

12. Recommend not recomend

When you recommend something, remember the double 'm' in the middle.

13. Separate not seperate

This word often trips people up, but remember the phrase 'separate a rate' to remind you it’s an 'a' before the 'rate'.

14. Vacuum not vaccuum

The silent 'u' in 'vacuum' is important. Picture a vacuum cleaner to recall this spelling.

15. Visible not visable

Visibility is key, and 'visible' ends with '-ible', not '-able'.
 

Improving your spelling is a rewarding endeavor that requires practice and patience. While spell-checkers are helpful, they don't replace the value of learning and understanding the correct spelling.

Remember these strategies:

  • Practice regularly: Write down commonly misspelled words and practice spelling them correctly. Repetition is your ally in mastering spelling.
  • Use mnemonics: Create memorable associations or rhymes to help you remember tricky spellings. 
  • Engage with language learning tools: Apps like Mondly by Pearson offer spelling exercises and lessons that reinforce correct spelling from the start.

Remember, every step you take towards better spelling is a step towards greater confidence in your language skills. Embrace the challenge, celebrate your progress and empower yourself with the knowledge to spell accurately. Your dedication will lead you to spelling success, one word at a time.

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