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How do you spell Accountant?

Correct spelling

accountant

Two C's. ACCOUNT + ANT.

Why is accountant spelled this way?

From Old French acont, to reckon. An accountant is literally one who reckons — someone who counts and balances the numbers.

Common misspellings of accountant

accountentacountantaccounttantacoontant

Example

The accountant filed the taxes.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "accountant". Two C's. ACCOUNT + ANT.
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