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.