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How do you spell Category?

Correct spelling

category

E in the middle, not A. CAT + EGOR + Y.

Why is category spelled this way?

The second syllable is E, not A. Think of it as CAT + E + GORY — a categorical cat with a gory tale. Strange imagery, but it sticks.

Common misspellings of category

catagorycatigorycategerycategorie

Example

This product falls into a new category.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "category". E in the middle, not A. CAT + EGOR + Y.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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