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How do you spell Manhattan?

Correct spelling

manhattan

Think 'man hat tan' - single T's throughout, named after Native American 'Manna-hata'

Why is manhattan spelled this way?

Named after Manhattan, New York. Two t's, one at the end of 'hat' and one starting 'tan'. Often misspelled 'manhatten'. Remember: a man wore a HAT in TAN — Manhattan.

Common misspellings of manhattan

manhattenmanhatanmanhattain

Example

She ordered a classic manhattan cocktail at the upscale bar.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell manhattan?+
The correct spelling is "manhattan". Think 'man hat tan' - single T's throughout, named after Native American 'Manna-hata'
Is it manhatten or manhattan?+
The correct spelling is "manhattan", not "manhatten".

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