How to Spell Business
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🔤 Correct Spelling
✅ B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S
📌 Sounds like: "BIZ-ness" (/ˈbɪz.nɪs/)
📝 How to Remember the Spelling
1️⃣ Break it into parts:
BUS + I + NESS = BUSINESS
2️⃣ Use a mnemonic (memory trick):
🧠 "BUS passengers IN the NESS"
➡️ Imagine people doing business on a bus! 🚌
3️⃣ Think of "busy" + "ness" – Even though we say "BIZ-ness," the spelling comes from "busy" + "-ness."
📌 Tip: Even though we say "bizness," we spell it "business" with an extra "i"!

❌ Common Spelling Mistakes
❌ Incorrect |
✅ Correct |
📢 Why? |
Buisness |
Business |
The "i" comes before "n." |
Busness |
Business |
Missing "i" after "bus." |
Bizness |
Business |
"Bizness" is just how we say it, not how we spell it. |
Bussiness |
Business |
Only one "s" after "u"! |
✅ 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"?
➡️ Think of "BUS" + "I" + "NESS."
➡️ Or use the mnemonic: "BUS passengers IN the NESS."
Why is "business" pronounced "bizness"?
➡️ English drops the "i" sound in speech, but it's still there in spelling!
Is "buisness" correct?
➡️ No! The correct spelling is business.
What does "business" mean?
➡️ It means work, trade, or a company.
➡️ Example: "She owns a business."
Why does "business" have a silent "i"?
➡️ It comes from the word "busy," but over time, pronunciation changed.
📌 Tip: Even though it sounds like "BIZ-ness," always spell it "B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S."