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How do you spell Yacht?

Correct spelling

yacht

YACHT. The CH is silent.

Why is yacht spelled this way?

From Dutch jacht, a fast ship. JAGEN (to hunt). A hunting ship. The ach is completely silent — one of the most phonetically misleading words in English.

Common misspellings of yacht

yatchyahtyacthyot

Example

They sailed the yacht across the harbor.

Frequently asked questions

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