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How do you spell Emphasis?

Correct spelling

emphasis

EMPH + ASIS.

Why is emphasis spelled this way?

From Greek emphasis, a showing in. EN (in) + PHAINEIN (to show). Emphasis shows something more clearly — it makes a point visible and prominent.

Common misspellings of emphasis

emphesisemphisisenphasisemphases

Example

The emphasis is on quality.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "emphasis". EMPH + ASIS.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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