Cementery Or Cemetery? - Spelling Which Is Correct How To Spell

cementery

Incorrect spelling, explanation: this is an incorrect form as there is no n in the spelling of the root word, which is Latin cemeterium. Cementery is thus an incorrect spelling and the correct one is cemetery. Cemetery is correct as it derives from the Latin form.

cemetery

Correct spelling, explanation: cemetery is the correct spelling because of the Latin form cemeterium, which is spelled with no n anywhere. Therefore cementery is incorrect. This mistake may be made among Polish speakers, where there is an n in the spelling (probably the consonant is there due to pronunciation). The only correct form is cemetery as the word comes from Latin.

Definition of cemetery:noun, graveyard, a place to bury those who diedThe funeral will be tomorrow at our local cemetery.I’m going to visit my grandpa’s grave at the cemetery after work today.

cemetary

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cematery

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cementary

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cemetarey

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cemetry

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cementry

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cematry

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cematary

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cemitery

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1. In Spanish it’s “cementerio”… many native Spanish speakers who are learning English tend to say “cementery”.

2. English language is a topic that’s close to my heart. Thank you!

3. Yes, but what is the meaning of this word?

✓ Content verified by English professionalWritten by: Justyna ZarembaMaster of applied linguistics at Warsaw University. English teacher and interpreter. Interested in intentional bilingualism, teaching methodology, and sign languages. Cinephile, Warsaw lover, Italian language learner, a fan of hiking, and good people.Last updated: July 22, 2022Published on: June 26, 2016

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