joannqn Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Merriam Webster gives both spellings. DD wants to know which is more correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) Worshiping is the preferred American spelling. http://www.dailywritingtips.com/worshiping-and-kidnapping/ It's like gossiping, galloping, etc. Edited October 10, 2012 by Mrs Mungo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I like two ps better. Looks less cattywonked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I've always used the double-consonant spelling for words like this. I'm not sure why, I was born and raised in Minnesota. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Mrs. Mungo is correct that one P is the American preference. However, my little phonics guru - the youngest - pointed out that this word does not fit any of the parameters for "exception to the rule" - he cited a whole bunch of malarchy about word origins and such - and therefore the "i" in "ing" would make the first "i" long and change the pronounciation of the word. His conclusion, not mine, is that worship falls under the same spelling rule as hop and hope. Hopping being something a bunny does, and hoping being what he does when he approaches me to ask for a piece of candy. His final opinion, which he claims is based in pure reason, is that there should be two p's, but that the American habit of making the English language more complicated than it need be, has allowed a mere preference to trump logical rules. His exact words were, "I am strongly opposed to the single P." There you have it from the 12 year old. :lol: Faith - who knew a child could have such strong feelings about such an innocent topic????? 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 FWIW, my transcription program brings worshiping up first and then worshipping as an alternate (and my computer spell-check has a red squiggly line under worshipping). :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I've always used the double-consonant spelling for words like this. I'm not sure why, I was born and raised in Minnesota. What about traveling? Or focused? This is a matter of British versus American spelling, not just a matter of what you choose. Worshipping is wrong, according to American standard spelling. Faith, I sympathize with your child, there are things with which I disagree too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Double p. More letters = more dedication. Rosie 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Worshiping is the preferred American spelling. http://www.dailywritingtips.com/worshiping-and-kidnapping/ It's like gossiping, galloping, etc. What Mrs. Mungo said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TranquilMind Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Double p. More letters = more dedication. Rosie Ha ha, Rosie.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Mrs. Mungo is correct that one P is the American preference. However, my little phonics guru - the youngest - pointed out that this word does not fit any of the parameters for "exception to the rule" - he cited a whole bunch of malarchy about word origins and such - and therefore the "i" in "ing" would make the first "i" long and change the pronounciation of the word. His conclusion, not mine, is that worship falls under the same spelling rule as hop and hope. Hopping being something a bunny does, and hoping being what he does when he approaches me to ask for a piece of candy. His final opinion, which he claims is based in pure reason, is that there should be two p's, but that the American habit of making the English language more complicated than it need be, has allowed a mere preference to trump logical rules. His exact words were, "I am strongly opposed to the single P." There you have it from the 12 year old. :lol: Faith - who knew a child could have such strong feelings about such an innocent topic????? :lol: Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'm #5 of those worshiping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Mrs. Mungo is correct that one P is the American preference. However, my little phonics guru - the youngest - pointed out that this word does not fit any of the parameters for "exception to the rule" - he cited a whole bunch of malarchy about word origins and such - and therefore the "i" in "ing" would make the first "i" long and change the pronounciation of the word. His conclusion, not mine, is that worship falls under the same spelling rule as hop and hope. Hopping being something a bunny does, and hoping being what he does when he approaches me to ask for a piece of candy. His final opinion, which he claims is based in pure reason, is that there should be two p's, but that the American habit of making the English language more complicated than it need be, has allowed a mere preference to trump logical rules. His exact words were, "I am strongly opposed to the single P." There you have it from the 12 year old. :lol: Faith - who knew a child could have such strong feelings about such an innocent topic????? I love that he thought it out so well. I too hate that we Americans seem to make somethings in english more complicated then it has to be, but have to side with Mrs. Mungo that we just have to deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I voted for worshipping. My spell check wants it to be worshiping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I voted for worshipping, but I read too much British lit as a kid so I often can't remember the American spellings of words. Grey/gray, toward/towards, etc. I usually go with the opposite of my gut and then I get it right. I should have done that this time, I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 You need another option: Worshiping Worshipping Daydreaming in Church 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Only one -p is the preferred US spelling. Spelling isn't based on people's personal preferences, despite the poll results. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 You need another option:Worshiping Worshipping Daydreaming in Church Hey, I gave you an "other." Merriam-Webster.com gives worshipping as the preferred spelling and worshiping as the alternate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsabelC Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Hey, I gave you an "other." Merriam-Webster.com gives worshipping as the preferred spelling and worshiping as the alternate. Ah, so you did. I must have been daydreaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lang Syne Boardie Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Oh, wow. 2012! I just liked Rosie's post. LOL Rosie, just so you know, you were mildly humorous on October 18, 2012. And I appreciate it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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