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How do you spell Centennial?

Correct spelling

centennial

Remember: CENT (hundred) +ennial like millennial - double N in the middle

Why is centennial spelled this way?

From Latin centennialis, of a hundred years. CENTUM (hundred) + ANNUS (year). A centennial marks a hundred years — a century of time made into a celebration.

Common misspellings of centennial

centenialcentennielcentenialcentanial

Example

The town celebrated its centennial with a grand parade featuring historical floats.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell centennial?+
The correct spelling is "centennial". Remember: CENT (hundred) +ennial like millennial - double N in the middle
Is it centenial or centennial?+
The correct spelling is "centennial", not "centenial".

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