How do you spell Lieutenant?
Correct spelling
lieutenant
LIEUT + EN + ANT. Tricky pronunciation.
Why is lieutenant spelled this way?
From French lieu tenant, place holder. LIEU (place) + TENANT (holding). Someone holding the place of a superior. The British pronounce it 'leftenant' despite the spelling — one of English's great mysteries.
Common misspellings of lieutenant
leftenantleutenantlieutenentleiutenant
Example
The lieutenant reported to the captain.