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How do you spell Calligraphy?

Correct spelling

calligraphy

Remember: CALLI (beautiful) + GRAPHY (writing) - double L for beautiful letters

Why is calligraphy spelled this way?

From Greek kalligraphia, beautiful writing. KALLOS (beauty) + GRAPHEIN (to write). Calligraphy makes writing beautiful — letters elevated from communication to art.

Common misspellings of calligraphy

caligraphycalligrafhycaliggraphycallography

Example

The wedding invitations featured elegant calligraphy with gold flourishes.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell calligraphy?+
The correct spelling is "calligraphy". Remember: CALLI (beautiful) + GRAPHY (writing) - double L for beautiful letters
Is it caligraphy or calligraphy?+
The correct spelling is "calligraphy", not "caligraphy".

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