Spelling rules can take the mystery out of spelling by demonstrating patterns among seemingly unrelated words. Studying these rules will help you see connections between unfamiliar words as well as words you already know.

Before we begin, it’s worth noting that, due to the nature of English, there's no such thing as a hard and fast spelling rule. Many rules come with exceptions because English borrows from many languages. It’s constantly changing and adopting new words, too. Still, let’s lay a foundation with the rules listed below. They might not work every time, but they’ll work often enough to help you succeed.

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