Is it neanderthal or neandertal?

Question

Is it neanderthal or neandertal?

Answer 1

You can spell it either way, although the "tal" spelling is becoming more common.  The proper pronunciation is always "neandertal," however.

Answer 2

Neanderthal.

Answer 3

It can be spelled and pronounced both ways.

Answer 4

we can say both, no? :)

Answer 5

In German, it is pronounced Neandertal, yet it is spelled Neanderthal (th is pronounced like t).  I have read American Anthropologists insist that it is now Neandertal, but I just assume they don't know that this is exactly how it is pronounced in German.  I always pronounce it Neandertal but still spell it with the "th"

Answer 6

Neanderthals were found in the Neander Valley in Germany. Thal, pronounced "tall" means valley in German

Answer 7

Either.  The calssical spelling is the first, but it is pronounced like the second.