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How do you spell Breadth?

Correct spelling

breadth

BREAD + TH. Think: broad.

Why is breadth spelled this way?

BROAD becomes BREADTH when adding -TH. The vowel shift from OA to EA is irregular but ancient, dating to Old English.

Common misspellings of breadth

bredthbreadthebredthebretdh

Example

The breadth of his knowledge was impressive.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "breadth". BREAD + TH. Think: broad.
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