How do you spell Amaretto?
Correct spelling
amaretto
Remember: Italian 'amaro' (bitter) + 'etto' = amaretto with double T, single R
Why is amaretto spelled this way?
From Italian amaro, bitter, with the diminutive -etto. AMA-RET-TO. Double t, one r. Not 'ameretto' or 'amareto'. The double t is Italian standard.
Common misspellings of amaretto
amerettoamaretoamarretoamaretto
Example
She sipped the sweet amaretto while enjoying the sunset on the Italian terrace.