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How do you spell Carousel?

Correct spelling

carousel

Remember the Italian origin: one R like 'car', one L like 'sell'

Why is carousel spelled this way?

From Italian carosello, a tournament game. One R, one L. The word originally described mounted horsemen throwing clay balls — the spinning ride came later.

Common misspellings of carousel

carousalcarousselcarousellcarosell

Example

The children rode the painted horses on the antique carousel at the fair.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell carousel?+
The correct spelling is "carousel". Remember the Italian origin: one R like 'car', one L like 'sell'
Is it carousal or carousel?+
The correct spelling is "carousel", not "carousal".

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