How do you spell Penicillin?
Correct spelling
penicillin
Remember: pen-i-cill-in - double L like the Latin diminutive, single N at end
Why is penicillin spelled this way?
Named after the Penicillium mold by Alexander Fleming. One n, one c, two l's. The double-l follows the Latin diminutive pattern.
Common misspellings of penicillin
penicillanpenicilinpenicillianpeniccilin
Example
The doctor prescribed penicillin to treat the bacterial infection.