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How do you spell Linguine?

Correct spelling

linguine

Think 'lingua' (tongue) plus 'e' - linguine are tongue-shaped pasta.

Why is linguine spelled this way?

From Italian lingua, tongue. Pasta shaped like little tongues. Ends in e, not i — 'linguini' is the common American misspelling. The gu keeps the g hard.

Common misspellings of linguine

linguinilingunilinguenelinquine

Example

The seafood linguine with clam sauce was perfectly al dente.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell linguine?+
The correct spelling is "linguine". Think 'lingua' (tongue) plus 'e' - linguine are tongue-shaped pasta.
Is it linguini or linguine?+
The correct spelling is "linguine", not "linguini".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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