Funnelled

/ˈfʌnəld/ verb

Definition

British English spelling of the past tense of 'funnel,' meaning to pour through a funnel or direct things through a concentrated channel.

Etymology

From British spelling conventions that double the final consonant before adding -ed to single-syllable words ending in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.

Kelly Says

American vs. British English spelling differences like 'funneled' vs. 'funnelled' are a historical quirk—the British conservatively doubled consonants while Americans simplified their spellings!

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