How Do You Spell DUELLING?

Pronunciation: [djˈuːəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of "duelling" is a common point of confusion, with some spellings including "dueling" and "duelling" being used interchangeably. According to the IPA phonetic transcription, the word is spelled with two 'l's to indicate the prolonged sound of the preceding vowel. The double 'l' also distinguishes it from "dueling," where the vowel sound is shorter. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word would be "duelling," emphasizing the drawn-out sound of the second syllable.

DUELLING Meaning and Definition

1. Dueling, also spelled as "duelling," refers to a traditional combat practice or a form of personal conflict resolution in which two individuals confront each other in a prearranged engagement, typically involving the use of weapons, specifically swords or pistols. This practice is governed by specific codes of honor and rules, making it distinct from ordinary acts of violence.

   Historically, duels were primarily conducted to settle disputes, defend honor, or uphold reputation, often stemming from conflicts arising from personal offense, insults, or defamation. The rigid adherence to honor and the preservation of one's reputation were central to the concept of dueling, making it a prevailing practice in many societies throughout the centuries, though it has significantly declined in modern times.

   Duels generally follow established customs and protocols, including the selection of weapons, the choice of a neutral ground, and the participation of seconds who ensure fairness in the process. The participants typically engage in individual combat, aiming to defeat or injure their opponent within the bounds of agreed-upon rules. Certain forms of dueling require combatants to stand a predetermined distance apart and take turns shooting at each other, as is the case in pistol duels.

   However, dueling is largely regarded as archaic and dangerous, and its legality and acceptance vary across different jurisdictions and cultures. Many countries have outlawed dueling due to its inherently violent nature, while others consider it a relic of the past, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution methods. In modern times, dueling has largely been replaced by legal systems, mediation, negotiations, and other non-violent means of resolving conflicts.

2. The act or practice of fighting in single combat.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DUELLING

• dewlling
• dealling
• duilding
• rulling
• dalling
• deling
• dwellin
• dhelping
• dialling
• dualing
• delaing
• oulling
• dweling
• duesing
• dewelling
• cudelling
• deealing
• delaling
• duering
• ulling
• devling
• dweilling
• thelling
• drewling
• dewling
• dueing
• ttelling
• teelling
• deyling
• decling
• delling
• tunelling
• darlling
• delying
• dilling
• drueling
• dwellling
• daeling
• deuling
• deiling
• deeling

Etymology of DUELLING

The word "duelling" has its etymology rooted in the Middle Latin word "duellum", which means "combat" or "war". It is derived from the Latin word "duo", meaning "two". The term originally referred to a prearranged combat between two individuals, usually to settle a dispute or defend one's honor. Over time, the spelling evolved to "dueling" in English.

Similar spelling words for DUELLING

• dwelling,
• dealing,
• dellinger,
• Dulling,
• telling,
• Dulmage,
• duling,
• Dueling.

Plural form of DUELLING is DUELLINGS

Conjugate verb Duelling

CONDITIONAL

I would duelling

you would duelling

he/she/it would duelling

we would duelling

they would duelling

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be duelling

you would be duelling

he/she/it would be duelling

we would be duelling

they would be duelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have duelling

you would have duelling

he/she/it would have duelling

we would have duelling

they would have duelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been duelling

you would have been duelling

he/she/it would have been duelling

we would have been duelling

they would have been duelling

FUTURE

I will duel

you will duel

he/she/it will duel

we will duel

they will duel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be duelling

you will be duelling

he/she/it will be duelling

we will be duelling

they will be duelling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have duelled

you will have duelled

he/she/it will have duelled

we will have duelled

they will have duelled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been duelling

you will have been duelling

he/she/it will have been duelling

we will have been duelling

they will have been duelling

IMPERATIVE

you duel

we let´s duel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to duel

PAST

I duelled

you duelled

he/she/it duelled

we duelled

they duelled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was duelling

you were duelling

he/she/it was duelling

we were duelling

they were duelling

PAST PARTICIPLE

duelled

PAST PERFECT

I had duelled

you had duelled

he/she/it had duelled

we had duelled

they had duelled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been duelling

you had been duelling

he/she/it had been duelling

we had been duelling

they had been duelling

PRESENT

I duel

you duel

he/she/it duels

we duel

they duel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am duelling

you are duelling

he/she/it is duelling

we are duelling

they are duelling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

duelling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have duelled

you have duelled

he/she/it has duelled

we have duelled

they have duelled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been duelling

you have been duelling

he/she/it has been duelling

we have been duelling

they have been duelling