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How do you spell Exercise?

Correct spelling

exercise

Remember: exer-CISE not exer-SIZE - from Latin 'exercere' meaning to train

Why is exercise spelled this way?

No X in the middle. It's ERCISE not ERCIZE. The word comes from Latin exercere, meaning to keep busy or train.

Common misspellings of exercise

excersizeexersizeexercizeexcercise

Example

She does yoga to exercise both her body and mind.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell exercise?+
The correct spelling is "exercise". Remember: exer-CISE not exer-SIZE - from Latin 'exercere' meaning to train
Is it excersize or exercise?+
The correct spelling is "exercise", not "excersize".

Other commonly misspelled words

erosion →erratic →erroneous →erudite →

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