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How do you spell Dwindle?

Correct spelling

dwindle

Think 'twin' in the middle - dw-IN-dle, like something slowly twinning away to nothing

Why is dwindle spelled this way?

From Old English dwinan, to waste away. The -LE ending was added in the 16th century. Dwindle is waste that continues — a slow disappearance.

Common misspellings of dwindle

dwindledwindeldwindaldwindul

Example

As winter approached, their food supplies began to dwindle rapidly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell dwindle?+
The correct spelling is "dwindle". Think 'twin' in the middle - dw-IN-dle, like something slowly twinning away to nothing
Is it dwindle or dwindle?+
The correct spelling is "dwindle", not "dwindle".

Other commonly misspelled words

dismantle disparage disparity disposition

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