Spelling Mistakes

"Doubt" is the correct spelling in modern English. "Dought" is not a substitute for it — using "dought" to mean uncertainty is a spelling mistake. The confusion happens because "doubt"…

Together is the correct spelling. Togather is not a real English word — it's a common misspelling caused by the way the word sounds when spoken quickly. If you're describing…

"Comment" is the correct spelling. "Coment" is a misspelling with no standing in any English dictionary. The confusion happens because the double "m" in comment is easy to drop, especially…

"Ladle" is the correct spelling. "Ladel" is a misspelling that doesn't appear in any standard dictionary. The mix-up happens because the word's ending sound, "-dl," makes some people assume it's…

"Sponsor" is the correct spelling. "Sponser" is a misspelling with no entry in any standard English dictionary. The confusion happens because the ending "-or" is pronounced with a soft, unstressed…

"Incorporate" is the correct spelling. "Encorporate" is not a recognized English word — it's a common misspelling that happens because the "in-" prefix is easy to mishear as "en-" when…

Greatly is the correct spelling. Grately is not a real word — it's a common misspelling caused by how the word sounds when spoken quickly. Both words are pronounced almost…

"Encode" is the correct word. "Incode" is not a standard English word — it's usually a spelling mistake made by blending "encode" with the common prefix "in-." The confusion happens…

"Immaculate" is the correct spelling. "Emaculate" is a misspelling and does not appear in standard English dictionaries. The confusion happens because the unstressed first syllable of "immaculate" can sound like…

Across is the correct spelling. Accross, with two c's, is always a misspelling and never appears in standard English. The confusion happens because the word sounds like it should double…