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How do you spell Abyss?

Correct spelling

abyss

Double S at the end: abyss - bottomless depths need double letters

Why is abyss spelled this way?

From Greek abyssos, bottomless. A (without) + BYSSOS (bottom). An abyss has no floor — it is depth without end, void without foundation.

Common misspellings of abyss

abyssabissabbysabys

Example

The deep ocean trench seemed like an endless abyss beneath the research vessel.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell abyss?+
The correct spelling is "abyss". Double S at the end: abyss - bottomless depths need double letters
Is it abyss or abyss?+
The correct spelling is "abyss", not "abyss".

Other commonly misspelled words

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