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Rule "a cappella"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: a cappella
Message: Did you mean <suggestion>a cappella</suggestion> (= without instrumental accompaniment)?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20cappella
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The choir sang the chants acapella.
    Correction suggestion: a cappella
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • She is a managing director of Acappella Ventures LLC.
ID: A_CAPPELLA [2]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-29 22:33:07 +0100)