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How do you spell Bordeaux?

Correct spelling

bordeaux

Remember French 'eaux' sounds like 'oh' - think water (eau) flows through Bordeaux

Why is bordeaux spelled this way?

From Bordeaux, a port city in southwestern France. BOR-DEAUX. The 'eaux' ending is quintessentially French (pronounced 'oh'). Not 'bordo' or 'bordeux'. The eaux is non-negotiable.

Common misspellings of bordeaux

bordobordeuxbordeaxbordox

Example

She selected a rich bordeaux wine to pair with the roasted duck.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell bordeaux?+
The correct spelling is "bordeaux". Remember French 'eaux' sounds like 'oh' - think water (eau) flows through Bordeaux
Is it bordo or bordeaux?+
The correct spelling is "bordeaux", not "bordo".

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