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How do you spell Tyranny?

Correct spelling

tyranny

TYRANN + Y. Two N's.

Why is tyranny spelled this way?

Two N's and a Y. The word comes from Greek tyrannos, an absolute ruler. The double N preserves the Greek original.

Common misspellings of tyranny

tirannytyranneytyranytyranny

Example

The people rose up against tyranny.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "tyranny". TYRANN + Y. Two N's.
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