Why is Sheriff spelled with two "f"s but Marshal is spelled with only one "l"? An issue to ponder.

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ElwoodBlues · M

You can also spell it this way: Martial

Vin53 · M

@ElwoodBlues Like there's 3 ways to spell peak.

KarenisKenziesmum · 51-55, F

@ElwoodBlues Are you sure that's not a different word?

ElwoodBlues · M

@KarenisKenziesmum Agreed! Different word, same pronunciation. In conversation (or speech to text), you can't determine which word without additional context.