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How do you spell Satellite?

Correct spelling

satellite

One T, two L's. SAT + ELL + ITE.

Why is satellite spelled this way?

From Latin satelles, an attendant. A satellite attends a larger body — whether a moon orbiting a planet or a device orbiting the earth, both following a greater gravitational pull.

Common misspellings of satellite

sattelitesatalitesatelitesatellight

Example

The satellite orbits the Earth.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell satellite?+
The correct spelling is "satellite". One T, two L's. SAT + ELL + ITE.
Is it sattelite or satellite?+
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