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How do you spell Occasion?

Correct spelling

occasion

Two C's, one S. Think: two coats for the occasion.

Why is occasion spelled this way?

Two C's, one S. The word comes from Latin occasionem, meaning a falling toward or opportunity. The double C is preserved from the Latin.

Common misspellings of occasion

occassionocasionocassionoccation

Example

It was a special occasion for the family.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "occasion". Two C's, one S. Think: two coats for the occasion.
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