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."