PENNSYLVANIA - In an age of autocorrect and predictive text, we all still have a few blind spots—words that, for whatever reason, don't look right when we type them. This leads to a quick, furtive "how to spell..." search on Google. So, for the Keystone State, what's the one word that sends residents to the search bar more than any other?
Pennsylvania's Most Misspelled Word Might Surprise You
According to an analysis of Google search data, the most misspelled word in Pennsylvania is:
"Scissors"
That's right. The standard, everyday tool we've used since grade school is a major spelling stumbling block.
It's an understandable mix-up. The combination of the silent "c," the double "s" sound, and the "s" at the end creates a classic spelling trap. It's a word that violates many simple phonetic rules, leading to common misspellings like "sissors," "scisors," or "scizzors."
A Title That Changes Over Time
It's worth noting that the "most misspelled word" can change from year to year, often reflecting current events or different data analysis methods.
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During the pandemic, for example, Pennsylvania's most misspelled word was understandably "coronavirus".
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In other years, studies have shown that words like "schedule" and "mountain" are the top culprits.
For now, "scissors" holds the crown, proving that sometimes the most familiar words are the trickiest to get right.
