After posting about the unfortunate series of spelling events that have befallen others, my sister has suggested that I could add my own latest error. I agree, humbly. Or, more correctly, I humbly agree. Actually, I have no idea how to order the words in that sentence.
So here's my spelling confession: Today I was happily writing something for an unnamed employer and I had cause to use the word 'tranquillity'. Therein lies the problem. I have always believed (and secretly still do) that tranquility is the correct way to spell that word. One 'l'. I'm sure you'll agree that it looks ridiculous with 'll'. The spell check on my computer was the first to point out my inaccuracy. What? I asked. You must be joking! Perhaps it's the American spelling, or some glitch in the system, I thought. But no. My trusty Essential Collins Dictionary informed me that the computer knows more about spelling than I do. However, I have to add that the jury's still out. I am currently in search of a dictionary that suggests there is more than one way to spell tranquility.
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