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How do you spell Avalanche?

Correct spelling

avalanche

AVAL + ANCHE. French origin.

Why is avalanche spelled this way?

From French avalanche, possibly from Alpine dialect lavantse, a slide. The word captures the sudden, overwhelming rush of snow — a mountain releasing its accumulated weight.

Common misspellings of avalanche

avalanchavanlancheavelancheavalantche

Example

The avalanche blocked the road.

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