How do you spell Repercussion?
Correct spelling
repercussion
Remember PER like 'percussion' - it strikes back with consequences
Why is repercussion spelled this way?
From Latin repercussio, a rebounding. RE (back) + PERCUTERE (to strike). A repercussion strikes back — consequence that returns to the source of action.
Common misspellings of repercussion
reprecussionreprocussionrepurcussion
Example
The company didn't anticipate the negative repercussion of their controversial advertising campaign.