15 words that will always be incredibly hard to spell
English is hard, guys. It’s often called one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn. Even if it’s your first language, English still likes to keep you on your toes. We’re talking about spelling, obvs. Because some words will always be super hard to spell, no matter what.
We know what you’re thinking…what about spell check? Spell check is our friend. Obviously. But it’s impossible to have access to it all the time. Sometimes you’re just on your own, like when filling out a job application or crushing your opponent in Words With Friends.
Also, sometimes spell check is just plain wrong. *gasp* For reals, though. True story.
So for future reference, here are 15 words that you might want to brush up on. Because these are some of the most commonly misspelled words in the English language.
1. millennial
No one gets this right on the first try, whether they’re a proud part of the avocado toast generation or not.
2. misspell
Oh, the irony.
3. playwright
We’re still angry at whoever made up this word. It makes zero sense that a writer of plays would have a title spelled this way. None whatsoever.
4. weird
Weird flies in the face of that whole i before e except after c rule. This word just DGAF.
5. rhythm
That’s a lot of “h,” along with a startling lack of vowels. Just saying.
6. nauseous
Nauseous decided to use all the extra vowels that rhythm didn’t want.
7. daiquiri
It’s like a beach vacation in a glass, but it’s still impossible to spell.
8. conscience
Not to be confused with conscious, which is also challenging in its own right.
9. cemetery
We know. You want to stick an a in there really bad. Everyone does.
10. separate
Take note: The middle syllable contains an a, not an e.
11. queue
Sounds like “cue.” And for real, that’s how it’s spelled.
12. occasion
There aren’t as many letters as you would think there are, right?
13. diarrhea
Maybe we should just skip using this word altogether. Because, ew.
14. roommate
Why so many m‘s? Whyyyyy?
15. amateur
As in, you are no longer an amateur speller.
You’re an expert. Gold stars for everyone!
