tennessee or tennesee

Learn why "Tennessee" is correct and "Tennesee" is wrong.

tennesee

Incorrect spelling - ""Tennesee"" is misspelled.

"tennesee" is a common misspelling of "tennessee". Always use "tennessee" when referring to the correct word.

tennessee

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

"Tennessee" is a U.S. state.

Definition of tennessee

"tennessee": "Tennessee" is a U.S. state.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for tennessee

  • state
  • region

Usage Examples

"Correct:" Tennessee is a US state.

"Correct:" He lives in Tennessee.

"Correct:" Nashville is in Tennessee.

"Incorrect:" He lives in Tennesee.

Notes:

  • Has double 'n' and double 's'.
  • Proper noun.
  • Spelling must be exact.
  • Very common error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Tennessee.

Q: Is Tennesee correct?

A: No.

Q: What is it?

A: A US state.

Q: Error reason?

A: Missing one 's'.

Summary

Tennessee is the correct spelling of the U.S. state, with double “s” and double “e” at the end. Tennesee is incorrect.