84th Scripps National Spelling Bee

84th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sukanya Roy, Champion of the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee
DateMay 31 – June 2, 2011
LocationGaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland
WinnerSukanya Roy
Age14
ResidenceSan Diego, California
SponsorTimes Leader
Sponsor locationWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Winning wordcymotrichous
No. of contestants275
PronouncerJacques Bailly
Preceded by83rd Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by85th Scripps National Spelling Bee

The 84th Scripps National Spelling Bee was held from May 31 – June 2, 2011 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Maryland near Washington, D.C. The champion was 14-year-old Sukanya Roy, who was the ninth Indian-American champion in the past thirteen competitions.

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