Updated on February 27, 2025
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How to Spell Beautiful

"Beautiful" is a common but tricky word to spell because of its unusual vowel combination. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! 🚀😊

🔤 Correct Spelling

✅ B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L

📌 Sounds like: "BYOO-tuh-ful" (/ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/)

📝 How to Remember the Spelling

1️⃣ Break it into parts:
BEAU + TI + FUL = BEAUTIFUL

2️⃣ Use a mnemonic (memory trick):
Big Elephants Are Usually Tall Intelligent Friendly Unicorns Laughing. 🐘🦄

3️⃣ Think of "BEAU" (French for handsome) – The first part spells "beau" (like "beau" in "boyfriend" or "handsome" in French).

4️⃣ Say it slowly while writing:
"B-E-A-U" + "T-I" + "F-U-L"

📌 Tip: The tricky part is "EAU", which sounds like "YOU"!

Illustration of How to Spell Beautiful

❌ Common Spelling Mistakes

❌ Incorrect

✅ Correct

📢 Why?

Beutiful

Beautiful

Missing "a" after "e."

Beautifull

Beautiful

No double "L" at the end.

Bautiful

Beautiful

"EAU" is missing.

Beuatiful

Beautiful

Letters in the wrong order.

✅ Correct: Always spell it as "B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L."

FAQs About Spelling "Beautiful"

What is the easiest way to remember "beautiful"?

➡️ Use the "Big Elephants Are Usually Tall Intelligent Friendly Unicorns Laughing" mnemonic.

Why is "beautiful" so hard to spell?

➡️ Because the "EAU" sound is uncommon in English, making it tricky.

Is "beautifull" correct?

➡️ No! The correct spelling is "beautiful" with only one "L."

What does "beautiful" mean?

➡️ It means very pretty, attractive, or wonderful.
➡️ Example: "The sunset is beautiful."

How do kids learn to spell "beautiful"?

➡️ By breaking it into parts, using mnemonics, and practicing writing it.

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