How do you spell Deter?

Q: Is it detour or deter?

The correct spelling is "deter", not "detour". Remember: DE-TER like 'terror' - one R in the middle, one at the end

Correct spelling

deter

Remember: DE-TER like 'terror' - one R in the middle, one at the end

Why is deter spelled this way?

From Latin deterrere, to frighten away. DE (away) + TERRERE (to frighten). To deter is to frighten away from action — prevention through fear of consequences.

Common misspellings of deter

detourdetardeterr

Example

The security cameras were installed to deter potential thieves from breaking in.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell deter?+

The correct spelling is "deter". Remember: DE-TER like 'terror' - one R in the middle, one at the end

Is it detour or deter?+

The correct spelling is "deter", not "detour".

Other commonly misspelled words

considerable →consistency →consistent →consommé →