How do you spell Heroism?
Correct spelling
heroism
Remember: HERO + ISM (not -izm). The Greek hero keeps the 'o'.
Why is heroism spelled this way?
From Greek heros, a demigod or champion. Heroism is the quality of the hero — extraordinary courage displayed when ordinary response would be understandable.
Common misspellings of heroism
heroizmheroisimheroicsmheroysm
Example
The firefighter's heroism saved three families from the burning building.