Twelve or Twellve

Learn why “twelve” is correct and “twellve” is incorrect.

twellve

Incorrect spelling - “Twellve” is wrong due to unnecessary double ‘l’.

"twellve" is a common misspelling of "twelve". Always use "twelve" when referring to the correct word.

twelve

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

“Twelve” means the number 12.

Definition of twelve

"twelve": “Twelve” means the number 12.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for twelve

  • dozen
  • twelve units

Usage Examples

"Correct:" The team has twelve players.

"Correct:" He waited twelve minutes.

"Correct:" She wrote twelve notes.

"Correct:" They served twelve meals.

"Incorrect:" The team has twellve players.

"Incorrect:" He waited twellve minutes.

"Incorrect:" She wrote twellve notes.

"Incorrect:" They served twellve meals.

Notes:

  • Only one ‘l’ in twelve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is ‘twellve’ correct?

A: No, it's a misspelling.

Q: Correct spelling?

A: Twelve.

Q: Example sentence?

A: I bought twelve pencils.

Q: Can 'twelve' be used in ages?

A: Yes, for example, 'twelve years old'.

Q: Is 'twellve' acceptable anywhere?

A: No.

Summary

""Twelve" is correct for the number 12; 'twellve' is an incorrect variant. Using the correct spelling avoids confusion and keeps your writing precise."