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How do you spell Ammunition?

Correct spelling

ammunition

Two M's. AMMUNI + TION.

Why is ammunition spelled this way?

The double M comes from the Old French amunition, a misinterpretation of la munition (the supplies). A beautiful example of how spelling errors can become permanent.

Common misspellings of ammunition

amunitionammunisionammunitonamminition

Example

The soldiers ran out of ammunition.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell ammunition?+
The correct spelling is "ammunition". Two M's. AMMUNI + TION.
Is it amunition or ammunition?+
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