How do you spell Baklava?
Correct spelling
baklava
Remember Turkish origin: bak-LA-va with three a's, like 'back-lah-vah'
Why is baklava spelled this way?
From Turkish baklava, possibly from Mongolian bayla (to tie or wrap). Layers of phyllo, nuts, and honey syrup. Not 'baclava' or 'baklavah'. The a ending is standard.
Common misspellings of baklava
baclavabaklavahbakhlavabakalava
Example
The Greek restaurant's baklava was perfectly flaky with layers of honey-sweetened pistachios.