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How do you spell Alignment?

Correct spelling

alignment

ALIGN + MENT. Think: a line.

Why is alignment spelled this way?

ALIGN + MENT. The silent G comes from French aligner, to arrange in a line. Alignment keeps things in line — including that quiet G.

Common misspellings of alignment

alinementalignmantallingmentalignmet

Example

Check the wheel alignment.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell alignment?+
The correct spelling is "alignment". ALIGN + MENT. Think: a line.
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