The hardest words to spell in English
Want to challenge yourself? Here is a list of 30 of the hardest to spell words in the English language. Even pronouncing them is really difficult!
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis - A lung disease caused by inhaling very fine ash and sand dust.
Floccinaucinihilipilification - The act of estimating something as worthless.
Antidisestablishmentarianism - Opposition to the disestablishment of a church, especially the Anglican Church in 19th-century England.
Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia - Ironically, the fear of long words.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious - A word made popular by the Mary Poppins film, meaning fantastic or wonderful.
Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism - A rare inherited disorder.
Thaumaturgy - The capability of a magician or a saint to work magic or miracles.
Triskaidekaphobia - Fear of the number thirteen.
Otorhinolaryngologist - A physician specialized in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
Chrononhotonthologos - The title character in a satirical play from the 18th century.
Pseudomyxoma - A rare tumor characterized by mucinous material in the abdomen.
Dichlorodifluoromethane - A type of hydrochlorofluorocarbon.
Incomprehensibilities - Things that are impossible to comprehend.
Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia - Fear of the number 666.
Honorificabilitudinitatibus - The state of being able to achieve honors.
Tintinnabulation - The ringing or sounding of bells.
Euouae - A medieval musical term.
Phthalocyanine - A chemical compound used in dyes.
Gubernatorial - Relating to a governor.
Sphygmomanometer - An instrument for measuring blood pressure.
Quinquagesima - The Sunday before Lent.
Chiaroscurist - An artist who specializes in chiaroscuro.
Prospicience - Foresight or foreknowledge.
Borborygmus - The sound of a rumbling stomach.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch - A town in Wales.
Naphazoline - A decongestant.
Zygomatic - Pertaining to the cheekbone.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone - A chemical used in cosmetics.
Schizosaccharomycetes - A genus of fungi.
Kakorrhaphiophobia - Fear of failure or defeat.
Think twice before including them into one of your spelling tests!