How do you spell Intermittent?
Correct spelling
intermittent
Remember: INTER + MITTENT - think 'between sending' with double T
Why is intermittent spelled this way?
From Latin intermittere, to leave off. INTER (between) + MITTERE (to send). Something intermittent sends pauses between bursts — activity that stops and starts.
Common misspellings of intermittent
intermitentintermittantintermitantintermittent
Example
The intermittent rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities.