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How do you spell Knowledge?

Correct spelling

knowledge

KNOW + LEDGE. Standing on the ledge of what you know.

Why is knowledge spelled this way?

The silent K is one of English's most famous. In Old English, the K in words like know, knight, and knowledge was actually spoken aloud.

Common misspellings of knowledge

knowlegeknoledgeknowlegdenowledge

Example

Knowledge is power.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell knowledge?+
The correct spelling is "knowledge". KNOW + LEDGE. Standing on the ledge of what you know.
Is it knowlege or knowledge?+
The correct spelling is "knowledge", not "knowlege". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.

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