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How do you spell Glacier?

Correct spelling

glacier

GLAC + IER. Think: glacial.

Why is glacier spelled this way?

From French glace, ice. A glacier is a river of ice that flows in slow motion — the word preserves the French CE for the S sound.

Common misspellings of glacier

glacerglasierglaciarglashier

Example

The glacier has been retreating.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "glacier". GLAC + IER. Think: glacial.
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