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How do you spell Emergency?

Correct spelling

emergency

EMERG + ENCY. Ends in ENCY.

Why is emergency spelled this way?

From Latin emergere, to rise out. EX (out) + MERGERE (to dip). An emergency rises out of calm waters — crisis surfacing without warning.

Common misspellings of emergency

emergancyemergenceyemegencyemergensy

Example

Call 911 in case of emergency.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "emergency". EMERG + ENCY. Ends in ENCY.
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