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How do you spell Gubernatorial?

Correct spelling

gubernatorial

Remember GUBERN- from Latin 'to steer', not 'govern'

Why is gubernatorial spelled this way?

From Latin gubernator, a governor. GUBERNARE (to steer). The word sounds nothing like governor because English took the adjective directly from Latin, not through French.

Common misspellings of gubernatorial

governatorialguberntorialgubenatorial

Example

The gubernatorial race attracted five candidates for governor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell gubernatorial?+
The correct spelling is "gubernatorial". Remember GUBERN- from Latin 'to steer', not 'govern'
Is it governatorial or gubernatorial?+
The correct spelling is "gubernatorial", not "governatorial".

Other commonly misspelled words

literal →literature →litigate →litigation →

More spelling guides

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