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How do you spell Excitement?

Correct spelling

excitement

Remember: EX-CITE-MENT - cite the excitement, don't drop the E

Why is excitement spelled this way?

From Latin excitare, to call forth. EX (out) + CITARE (to rouse). Excitement calls energy forth — dormant feeling roused into action.

Common misspellings of excitement

excitmentexitementexcitemant

Example

The children could barely contain their excitement on Christmas morning.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell excitement?+
The correct spelling is "excitement". Remember: EX-CITE-MENT - cite the excitement, don't drop the E
Is it excitment or excitement?+
The correct spelling is "excitement", not "excitment".

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