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How do you spell Heineken?

Correct spelling

heineken

Remember the Dutch founder: HEI-NE-KEN with 'ei' once, then two e's

Why is heineken spelled this way?

Named after Gerard Adriaan Heineken, who founded the brewery in 1864. HEI-NE-KEN. Not 'hieneken' or 'heiniken'. The 'ei' appears once, then 'e' twice.

Common misspellings of heineken

hienekenheinikenheinekinheinakan

Example

The bar had Heineken on tap along with several local craft beers.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell heineken?+
The correct spelling is "heineken". Remember the Dutch founder: HEI-NE-KEN with 'ei' once, then two e's
Is it hieneken or heineken?+
The correct spelling is "heineken", not "hieneken".

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