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How do you spell Disaster?

Correct spelling

disaster

DIS + ASTER. Think: bad star (from astrology).

Common misspellings of disaster

disaterdizasterdissasterdisastor

Example

The oil spill was an environmental disaster.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell disaster?+
The correct spelling is "disaster". DIS + ASTER. Think: bad star (from astrology).
Is it disater or disaster?+
The correct spelling is "disaster", not "disater". This word gets 8,000+ monthly searches.

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