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How do you spell Vehicle?

Correct spelling

vehicle

VE + HICLE. Ends in CLE, not CAL.

Why is vehicle spelled this way?

The H after VE is silent but etymologically important — it comes from Latin vehiculum, where the H represented an aspirated sound.

Common misspellings of vehicle

vehicalvehicelvehclevehicale

Example

The vehicle was parked in the driveway.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell vehicle?+
The correct spelling is "vehicle". VE + HICLE. Ends in CLE, not CAL.
Is it vehical or vehicle?+
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