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How do you spell Punctuation?

Correct spelling

punctuation

Remember PUNCTUM (point) + ATION - every letter gets its point marked

Why is punctuation spelled this way?

From Latin punctuare, to mark with points. PUNCTUM (a point). Punctuation marks text with points — tiny symbols that organize written language into breathable, comprehensible units.

Common misspellings of punctuation

puncuationpunctuatuionpunchtuationpunctuation

Example

The essay's poor punctuation made it difficult to follow the author's arguments.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell punctuation?+
The correct spelling is "punctuation". Remember PUNCTUM (point) + ATION - every letter gets its point marked
Is it puncuation or punctuation?+
The correct spelling is "punctuation", not "puncuation".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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