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How do you spell Parallel?

Correct spelling

parallel

Three L's total: one in the middle, two at the end. PARA + LLEL.

Why is parallel spelled this way?

Two L's in the middle, one L at the end. Think of the two L's as the parallel lines the word describes.

Common misspellings of parallel

paralellparrallelparalelparallell

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell parallel?+
The correct spelling is "parallel". Three L's total: one in the middle, two at the end. PARA + LLEL.
Is it paralell or parallel?+
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