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How do you spell Penguin?

Correct spelling

penguin

Remember: pen-GUIN like 'guilty' - the U follows the G

Why is penguin spelled this way?

Origin debated — possibly from Welsh pen gwyn (white head) or Portuguese/Spanish origins. The 'gu' combination makes people want to write 'pengiun' or 'pengwin'. Keep the u after the g.

Common misspellings of penguin

pengiunpengwinpenquinpenguin

Example

The emperor penguin huddled with its chick against the Antarctic wind.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell penguin?+
The correct spelling is "penguin". Remember: pen-GUIN like 'guilty' - the U follows the G
Is it pengiun or penguin?+
The correct spelling is "penguin", not "pengiun".

Other commonly misspelled words

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