How do you spell Paella?
Correct spelling
paella
Remember: it's pa-EL-la, not pai-ella - the double L makes a 'y' sound
Why is paella spelled this way?
From Catalan/Old French paella, pan (from Latin patella). A rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. Double l makes a 'y' sound in Catalan. Not 'paiella' or 'payeya'.
Common misspellings of paella
paelapayellapaiellapaellah
Example
The seafood paella at the Spanish restaurant was served in an enormous traditional pan.