"Can you give me an easy way for remembering how to spell 'desert' versus 'dessert'?
You've come to the right place. A lot of people get mixed up when spelling these words, but I've got a great mnemonic for remembering the difference.
Definitions:
- desert (n.) [pronounced DEZ-ert] - a dry place.
- dessert (n.) [pronounced deh-ZERT] - a yummy treat eaten after a meal.
Nifty mnemonics:
- If you have one dessert, you'll want seconds. Remember that "dessert" is the one with two s's.
- The two s's in dessert stand for "sweet stuff."
Thanks so much. Super helpful.
ReplyDeleteAlso, remember, desserts backwards is ...
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Deleteomg thank you so much but also a desert isn't just a dry place lol it can also be a desert of snow
Deleteyooooo! that's insane!
DeleteVERY helpful - after 43 years I still couldn't remember, I will never forget the difference now!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteBut don't forget the phase "just deserts".
ReplyDeleteThe mneumonic I learned in grade 2 is that not much can grow in a desert....so they only have one 's' there. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso a nifty way to remember is that a DESERT is too dry to have two of the letter S.
ReplyDeleteJajaja I prefer mine:
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a dessert in the desert....
Deserve sounds kind of dessert :D
What if they desert you??? HUH?
ReplyDeleteExcellent!! Thanks!! Great ideas here! Now I will never forget this!
ReplyDeleteA desert has sand (one 's' in each). Strawberry Shortcake is a dessert (two 'ss' in each). :-)
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ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. I'm going to teach my son of this little nifty trick. So easy to remember. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIf you want a more visual approach, S represents a river. In a desert, Water tends to be more scarce, and only one S (or river) can be present.
ReplyDeleteThis may be helpful.
DeleteDessert - (SS) Sweet Stuff
Desert - (S) Sandy
Desert has only one 's' because the other one dried up.
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ReplyDeleteAWESOME! This is so much better than the one I was using, which I always seem to forget!
ReplyDeleteWholely shet! Thank you so much! I've been trying to get a handle on that one for years!
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