English has weird rules to remember. Or is it wierd rules? And how do you spell weird? Weird Vs. Wierd — Which Is the Correct Spelling? “Weird” is the correct spelling of the word. The word is commonly misspelled as “wierd” by people due to the confusion of whether to put the “i” or “e” … Read more
The pursuit of matching spelling with the sound often leads to confusion and error in the English language. Any type of typos or misspellings in writing is considered unprofessional, uninformed, and sloppy. Truly or Truely: Which Is the Correct Spelling? The correct spelling in Standard English is “truly” without an “e” in the word. “Truely” … Read more
Some people may argue that misspelled words are a minor mistake because people can still get the meaning of the sentence. That might be true in some cases, but it does more harm to you than you think. Receipt or Reciept — Which Is Correct? “Receipt” is the correct spelling, while “reciept” and “recipt” are … Read more
Understanding the intricacies of the English language can be a pain in the neck, especially for non-native speakers. From the silent “e” to the anarchic spelling defying the grammar rules can make it challenging to grasp the language in its entirety. What Does Colonel Mean? In British English, colonel is a military title given to … Read more
Without ever having seen the word, would you know how to spell question? Probably not. If asked, the sound of the letter “K” at the beginning of the word might fool you. But in English, letters don’t stand for the sound that they spell. Why Doesn’t Question Start With “kw”? We spell question the way … Read more
It’s one of those that you quaked anytime it came up in a quiz. How to spell necessary was always a sore point for you. You got it wrong then, and you still get it wrong today. A Mnemonic for Remembering “necessary” A 2021 CNBC article lists “necessary” as one of the most frequently misspelled … Read more
