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How do you spell Instruction?

Correct spelling

instruction

INSTRUCT + ION. Think: instruct.

Why is instruction spelled this way?

From Latin instruere, to build in. IN (in) + STRUERE (to pile up). Instructions build knowledge into the learner — understanding constructed layer by layer.

Common misspellings of instruction

instrucshioninstuctioninstruccioninstrution

Example

Follow the instruction manual carefully.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "instruction". INSTRUCT + ION. Think: instruct.
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Other commonly misspelled words

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