by PushtoLearn
How to Spell Business
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π€ Correct Spelling
β B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S
π Sounds like: "BIZ-ness" (/ΛbΙͺz.nΙͺs/)
π How to Remember the Spelling
1οΈβ£ Break it into parts:
BUS + I + NESS = BUSINESS
2οΈβ£ Use a mnemonic (memory trick):
π§ "BUS passengers IN the NESS"
β‘οΈ Imagine people doing business on a bus! π
3οΈβ£ Think of "busy" + "ness" β Even though we say "BIZ-ness," the spelling comes from "busy" + "-ness."
π Tip: Even though we say "bizness," we spell it "business" with an extra "i"!
β Common Spelling Mistakes
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β Incorrect |
β Correct |
π’ Why? |
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Buisness |
Business |
The "i" comes before "n." |
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Busness |
Business |
Missing "i" after "bus." |
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Bizness |
Business |
"Bizness" is just how we say it, not how we spell it. |
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Bussiness |
Business |
Only one "s" after "u"! |
β Correct: Always spell it as "B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S."
FAQs About Spelling "Business"
What is the easiest way to remember "business"?
β‘οΈ Think of "BUS" + "I" + "NESS."
β‘οΈ Or use the mnemonic: "BUS passengers IN the NESS."
Why is "business" pronounced "bizness"?
β‘οΈ English drops the "i" sound in speech, but it's still there in spelling!
Is "buisness" correct?
β‘οΈ No! The correct spelling is business.
What does "business" mean?
β‘οΈ It means work, trade, or a company.
β‘οΈ Example: "She owns a business."
Why does "business" have a silent "i"?
β‘οΈ It comes from the word "busy," but over time, pronunciation changed.
π Tip: Even though it sounds like "BIZ-ness," always spell it "B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S."
