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How do you spell Principal?

Correct spelling

principal

PRINCIP + AL. The principal is your PAL. Principle is a rule.

Common misspellings of principal

principleprincipelpricipalprincipall

Example

The school principal made an announcement.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "principal". PRINCIP + AL. The principal is your PAL. Principle is a rule.
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