How do you spell Counterfeit?
Correct spelling
counterfeit
COUNTER + FEIT. EI not IE.
Why is counterfeit spelled this way?
From Old French contrefait, made in opposition. CONTRE (against) + FAIT (made). Something counterfeit is made against the original — imitation designed to deceive.
Common misspellings of counterfeit
counterfietcounterfitcounterfetecounterfeight
Example
The police seized counterfeit money.