Updated on February 27, 2025
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How to Spell Business

"Business" is a commonly misspelled word because of its silent "i" and tricky pronunciation. B-U-S-I-N-E-S-S 🚀

🔤 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"!

Illustration of How to Spell Business

❌ 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."

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