How do you spell Admiral?
Correct spelling
admiral
Remember the false D from Latin admirari - it's ADmiral, not admirable.
Why is admiral spelled this way?
From Arabic amir al (commander of). The D was inserted by medieval scribes who falsely connected it to Latin admirari (to admire). A spelling shaped by mistaken etymology.
Common misspellings of admiral
admirableadmireladmiral
Example
The admiral commanded the fleet from his flagship during the naval exercise.