Frequently Misspelled Words 15

Ten commonly botched words appear here, each one introduced by a short hint.

A clue like matrimony, limit, or little points to a word you then spell out.

The one to remember is minuscule, often written as "miniscule." Since it traces back to the word minus, the correct middle is nus, not "nis." Linking it to minus in your head is the easiest way to keep it right. It is one of the few words where trusting the sound leads you straight into the wrong spelling.

Recommended level: intermediate.