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How do you spell Acknowledge?

Correct spelling

acknowledge

ACK + KNOW + LEDGE. Know is hiding inside.

Why is acknowledge spelled this way?

The silent K at the front is a relic of Old English, where the K was actually pronounced. Today we keep the spelling as a nod to the word's ancestry, even though we've long stopped saying it.

Common misspellings of acknowledge

acknowlegeaknowledgeacknolwedgeacknowladge

Example

Please acknowledge receipt of this email.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell acknowledge?+
The correct spelling is "acknowledge". ACK + KNOW + LEDGE. Know is hiding inside.
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