Michiganders Misspell This Word More Than Any Other

I'm not sure about you, but my autocorrect deserves a metal medal. Well, according to research conducted by WordUnscrambler.pro, mine isn't the only one. They compiled America's Top 10 Most Misspelled Words, as well as the word each state gets wrong the most, and Michigan's is a real headscratcher. 

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Before we dive into Michigan's puzzling misspelling, let's take a look at the words Americans get wrong the most.

The Top 10 Most Misspelled Words in America

WordUnscrambler.pro combed through Google Trends data from January 1, 2025 - May 19, 2025 to discover which spellings give the entire country fits. Interestingly enough, the most misspelled word for Michiganders isn't in the top 10:

1. Definitely
   1. I definietly screw this one up EVERY time.
2. Separate
   1. There are two a's in separate.
3. Necessary
   1. Does the S or C come first, and which one do I double up?
4. Believe
   1. This is where "I before E except after C" actually works
5. Through
   1. How come when you take out the first "h," the pronunciation completely changes?
6. Gorgeous
   1. So many vowels...so easy to transpose.
7. Neighbor
   1. This is where "I before E except after C" is a lie.
8. Business
   1. Too many "S's" maybe?
9. Favorite
   1. Forgotten "E" at the end.
10. Restaurant
    1. Does the AU go first or last?

How many of those words give your spellcheck a workout?

The Most Misspelled Word in Michigan and Every Other State

The word we get wrong the most is as unique to Michigan as the Mitten shape: Scratch. Yup, you read that right, "Scratch" is the word we most often get wrong in Michigan, at least according to WordUnscrambler's research.

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Curious what our neighboring states and the rest of the country get wrong most often? Keep scrolling for a complete 50-state breakdown.