Stupid Spelling Question...

Yes... What Cherly O said. =)
ETA: "Misspelt" is a word, but I'd never use it because I hate the way it looks. =o)

I think misspelt was one of those words that become a word, because people use it. (Kind of like bootylicious being put in the dictionary.) Yes, misspelt is technically a "word," but not REALLY a word. I don't think there is ever a truly correct way to use it, personally!!

In the U.K. it's misspelt. Just like the Brits use colour - it's a local thing.

Here in the U.S.? My vote is misspelled.

And there is no such thing as a stupid question.

It's "misspelled." The confusion may stem from the fact that in Britain (and maybe in other English-speaking countries outside the U.S.), it's very common to use "spelt" for "spelled" and "misspelt" for "misspelled." Listen to enough PBS TV and you'll eventually hear it with the "t."

My husband is English and over there, I hear "spelt" and "misspelt" ALL the time. It may be considered correct over there -- I don't know. But I'm an editor, and I know it is definitely not considered correct in the United States for usage in school or newspapers, etc., so don't use it here. Hope that helps.

According to my dictionary either is correct (so neither is incorrect).
American English tends to prefer misspelled.
British English tends to prefer misspelt.
The spell check dictionary used on this site is American English so it marks misspelt as incorrect.
I worked for a British company for many years and I got very use to British spelling.
I use 'color' but seeing it spelled 'colour' doesn't bother me.

Getting use to referring to a boot (trunk of a car) and a bonnet (hood of a car) was more difficult and a lorry is a large truck (we tend to call them 18 wheelers or a semi, short for semitrailer).
I actually own a British to English Dictionary - it's a lot of fun to go through it.

"Misspelt" is not incorrect. But in this country, it's old-fashioned. Language changes almost as quickly as fashions do! Most people use "misspelled," which is not incorrect, either. So take your pick; as long as you don't *misspell* "misspelt" or "misspelled," you're OK.

american english
misspelled.

NO. the word is misspelled. Pelt is an animals fur.

other common spelling errors:

their - we are going to their house.
there - your shoes are over there.
they're - They're your best friends.

Hear - I hear you loud and clear.
here - will you come here please?

New - I like your new car.
Knew - I knew you could do it.
No - I already said no.
Know - I know you can ace this test!

I don't think "misspelt" is word either! (British, maybe?)
Misspelled is correct.

kinda like color and colour? lol its so weird to see that spelling. I agree its Misspelled if you here in the states.

I didnt know misspelt was a word.

I believe, but don't quote me on this, it is a regional variation. Misspelled is the "proper" use.

The others are all correct. "Misspelled" is right.

*I teach AP English, if that makes any difference. :)

I hate the use of "misspelt." That just looks wrong to me. I agree with your interpretation.

Misspelled is the American form

Misspelt is the English form

Just like canceled (US) vs. cancelled (England)

My vote is misspelled.

Is misspelt a word?

I misspelt something....?

It was misspelled...?

~I have never used misspelt...it seems wrong, IMO...and I have misspelled plenty of words! Ha!

My vote is "Misspelled".

Not sure "misspelt" is even a word..or at least I never use it.

I would always use misspelled, never misspelt, because if you take the mis off the front, spelt is not a word.

I think misspelt is a word, but archaic, like "learnt".

miss spelt is the queen of the ancient grains parade.
:) khairete
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