How do you spell Falafel?
Correct spelling
falafel
Think 'fa-LA-fel' - starts with 'fa', not 'fe', and single 'f' in middle
Why is falafel spelled this way?
From Arabic falafil, possibly from filfil (pepper). Deep-fried chickpea balls. Three syllables with alternating consonants. Not 'felafel' — though that spelling exists in some transliterations.
Common misspellings of falafel
felafelfalaffelfalafflefelaffel
Example
The Mediterranean restaurant served crispy falafel with tahini sauce and fresh vegetables.