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How do you spell Collectible?

Correct spelling

collectible

US uses IBLE, UK uses ABLE. Both are accepted.

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Why is collectible spelled this way?

IBLE, not ABLE. This is one of those suffixes where English provides no reliable rule — you simply have to know which ending a word takes. Collectible items are worth remembering.

Common misspellings of collectible

collectablecolectablecollectabelcollectibel

Example

Vintage toys are highly collectible items.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell collectible?+
The correct spelling is "collectible". US uses IBLE, UK uses ABLE. Both are accepted.
Is it collectable or collectible?+
The correct spelling is "collectible", not "collectable". This word gets 10,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "collectible", in UK English it's "collectable", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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