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How do you spell Chandelier?

Correct spelling

chandelier

Remember the French -ELIER ending: chandELIER like a French cavalier.

Why is chandelier spelled this way?

From French chandelier, a candle holder. The -ELIER ending is distinctly French. Originally a simple frame holding candles, now an ornate symbol of luxury.

Common misspellings of chandelier

chandalierchandeleerchandilierchandaleer

Example

The crystal chandelier cast dancing shadows across the ballroom floor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell chandelier?+
The correct spelling is "chandelier". Remember the French -ELIER ending: chandELIER like a French cavalier.
Is it chandalier or chandelier?+
The correct spelling is "chandelier", not "chandalier".

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