Tournament vs Tournement
Learn why “Tournament” is correct and why “Tournement” is a frequent spelling mistake.
Tournement
Incorrect spelling - “Tournement” is incorrect; the vowel ‘a’ should not be replaced with ‘e’.
"Tournement" is a common misspelling of "Tournament". Always use "Tournament" when referring to the correct word.
Tournament
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
A “Tournament” is a competition involving a series of contests or games.
Definition of Tournament
"Tournament": A “Tournament” is a competition involving a series of contests or games.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Tournament
- • competition
- • contest
- • championship
Usage Examples
"Correct:" He won the chess tournament.
"Correct:" The tournament begins tomorrow.
"Correct:" Many teams joined the tournament.
"Incorrect:" He won the chess tournement.
"Incorrect:" The tournement starts tomorrow.
"Incorrect:" They joined the tournement.
Notes:
- • Correct: TOUR + NA + MENT.
- • Never use ‘tournement’.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Tournament.
Summary
Always use “Tournament”; ‘Tournement’ is never correct.