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How do you spell Gray?

Correct spelling

gray

US prefers gray. UK, CA, AU, NZ prefer grey.

USUKCAAUNZ
graygreygreygreygrey

Why is gray spelled this way?

Both spellings are Old English. Americans drifted to A, British to E — no clear etymology winner.

Common misspellings of gray

graegrai

Example

The sky turned gray before the storm.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell gray?+
The correct spelling is "gray". US prefers gray. UK, CA, AU, NZ prefer grey.
Is it grae or gray?+
The correct spelling is "gray", not "grae". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "gray", in UK English it's "grey", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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