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How do you spell Grey?

Correct spelling

grey

US: grAy (A for America). UK/AU/NZ: grEy (E for England).

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Why is grey spelled this way?

Grey with an E is British, gray with an A is American. A useful mnemonic: E for England, A for America. The word itself comes from Old English graeg.

Common misspellings of grey

greigraegreyygre

Example

The sky was a dull shade of grey.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell grey?+
The correct spelling is "grey". US: grAy (A for America). UK/AU/NZ: grEy (E for England).
Is it grei or grey?+
The correct spelling is "grey", not "grei". This word gets 20,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "gray", in UK English it's "grey", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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