FLORIDA - We all have that one word that makes us stop, stare at the cursor, and quietly type "how to spell..." into our search bar. For the residents of the Sunshine State, one word seems to cause more collective confusion than any other.
"Accommodate" Tops the List as Florida's Most Misspelled Word
According to data compiled from Google Trends and various state-by-state analyses, the most commonly misspelled word in Florida is: "accommodate."
Floridians are not alone; "accommodate" is one of the most frequently misspelled words in the entire English language.
Why Is "Accommodate" So Tricky?
This word is a classic spelling trap because it features a "double-double" letter combination, which is relatively rare in English. The confusion almost always comes down to two questions:
- Is it one 'c' or two?
- Is it one 'm' or two?
The correct spelling, of course, is with two 'c's and two 'm's.
Most people get tripped up because their brain wants to apply the rules of similar-sounding words. We are used to words like "recommend" (one 'c', two 'm's) or "across" (one 'c', two 's's), making the double 'c' and double 'm' feel excessive.
A popular mnemonic device to remember the correct spelling is:
"The hotel room was large enough to accommodate two cots and two mattresses."
So, if you're a Floridian who constantly has to second-guess the spelling of "accommodate," take comfort—you are in very good company.
