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How do you spell Auxiliary?

Correct spelling

auxiliary

Remember: auXILiary has X-I-L in the middle, like 'extra help'

Why is auxiliary spelled this way?

The XIL combination in the middle is what trips people up. From Latin auxiliaris, meaning helpful. The word has kept its complex Latin spelling almost unchanged.

Common misspellings of auxiliary

auxilliaryauxilaryauxilleryauxillary

Example

The auxiliary verb 'have' is used to form perfect tenses in English.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell auxiliary?+
The correct spelling is "auxiliary". Remember: auXILiary has X-I-L in the middle, like 'extra help'
Is it auxilliary or auxiliary?+
The correct spelling is "auxiliary", not "auxilliary".

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