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How do you spell Travelling?

Correct spelling

travelling

US: one L (traveling). UK/AU/NZ: two L's (travelling).

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Why is travelling spelled this way?

British English doubles the L before adding -ING because the stress pattern doesn't matter in British spelling rules. American English only doubles when the stress falls on the final syllable, hence traveling.

Common misspellings of travelling

travalingtravillingtravellintravelig

Example

She enjoys travelling to new countries.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell travelling?+
The correct spelling is "travelling". US: one L (traveling). UK/AU/NZ: two L's (travelling).
Is it travaling or travelling?+
The correct spelling is "travelling", not "travaling". This word gets 25,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "traveling", in UK English it's "travelling", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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