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.