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Why "adress" needs a second "d"

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 15/11/2024, 01:40

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Adress or address. What's correct?

Spelling error

Why do people make this mistake?

People often make this error due to phonetic spelling, as the pronunciation of "address" suggests a single "d".

What is correct?

The correct spelling is "address", with two "d's.

Examples of correct usage

Please send the package to my home address.
She updated her email address in the system.
What is the company's address?

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