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How do you spell Gymnasium?

Correct spelling

gymnasium

GYMNAS + IUM. Think: gymnast.

Why is gymnasium spelled this way?

From Greek gymnasion, a place to exercise naked. GYMNOS (naked). Greek athletes trained without clothing — the gymnasium was a place of unadorned physical effort.

Common misspellings of gymnasium

gymnaseumgymnaisumgimnasiumgymansium

Example

The school has a new gymnasium.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell gymnasium?+
The correct spelling is "gymnasium". GYMNAS + IUM. Think: gymnast.
Is it gymnaseum or gymnasium?+
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