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How do you spell Denouement?

Correct spelling

denouement

Remember: DE-NOUE-MENT (untie-ment). Think 'untie' with French flair - no 'w' needed.

Why is denouement spelled this way?

From French denouer, to untie. DE (un) + NOUER (to tie). The denouement unties the plot's knots — resolution that loosens every tangled thread.

Common misspellings of denouement

denoumentdenouncementdenouwementdenouemant

Example

The mystery's denouement revealed that the butler had been innocent all along.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell denouement?+
The correct spelling is "denouement". Remember: DE-NOUE-MENT (untie-ment). Think 'untie' with French flair - no 'w' needed.
Is it denoument or denouement?+
The correct spelling is "denouement", not "denoument".

Other commonly misspelled words

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