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How do you spell Jewelry?

Correct spelling

jewelry

US: jewelry. UK: jewellery.

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Why is jewelry spelled this way?

From Old French jouel, plaything. In American English: jewelry (three syllables). In British English: jewellery (four syllables, double l). Neither spelling is wrong — it depends on your audience.

Common misspellings of jewelry

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Example

She wore expensive jewelry.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell jewelry?+
The correct spelling is "jewelry". US: jewelry. UK: jewellery.
Is it jewellry or jewelry?+
The correct spelling is "jewelry", not "jewellry". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "jewelry", in UK English it's "jewellery", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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