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How do you spell Liter?

Correct spelling

liter

US flips to ER. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep RE.

USUKCAAUNZ
literlitrelitrelitrelitre

Why is liter spelled this way?

From French litre. The same RE to ER flip as centre and theatre.

Common misspellings of liter

leeterlitar

Example

Add one liter of water to the pot.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell liter?+
The correct spelling is "liter". US flips to ER. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep RE.
Is it leeter or liter?+
The correct spelling is "liter", not "leeter". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "liter", in UK English it's "litre", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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