How to Spell Pennant (And Why It Trips Everyone Up)

The correct spelling is P-E-N-N-A-N-T. Common misspellings include penant, pennat, and pennent. You are not alone — pennant is one of those words that just looks wrong no matter how you spell it.

I should know. My name is Chris Kimble and I am the owner of Hook and Loop Pennants, a handmade pennant and banner business right here in Urbandale, Iowa. I am also dyslexic. The irony of a dyslexic person building a business around a word that nobody can spell is not lost on me.

Growing up, my mother was an English major who had a particular gift for shining a very bright spotlight on every word I misspelled (in a good way). Pennant was probably on that list more than once. Yet here I am, spending my days designing and handcrafting felt pennants and banners in my Iowa studio, and loving every minute of it.

So if you landed here because you weren't sure how to spell pennant — welcome. You are in good company. And as long as you are here, take a look around. I make handmade felt pennants and banners for all kinds of occasions, from Iowa pride to Smokey Bear to custom designs. Every single one is made by hand, right here in the USA.

Turns out you don't have to spell it right to make a great one.