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How do you spell Avocado?

Correct spelling

avocado

Remember: A-VO-CA-DO - four syllables, two O's at the end

Why is avocado spelled this way?

From Nahuatl ahuacatl, via Spanish aguacate. The word transformed dramatically as it moved through languages. Common misspelling: 'avacado' — remember the second o.

Common misspellings of avocado

avacadoavocodoadvocadoavacodo

Example

She sliced the ripe avocado and added it to her toast.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell avocado?+
The correct spelling is "avocado". Remember: A-VO-CA-DO - four syllables, two O's at the end
Is it avacado or avocado?+
The correct spelling is "avocado", not "avacado".

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