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How do you spell Business?

Correct spelling

business

Remember: BUS-I-NESS - the I comes after BUS, not before

Why is business spelled this way?

The I after BUS is silent, which is why so many people spell it 'buisness.' The word evolved from Old English bisignes, meaning anxiety or occupation.

Common misspellings of business

buisnessbussinessbisness

Example

She started her own catering business after culinary school.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell business?+
The correct spelling is "business". Remember: BUS-I-NESS - the I comes after BUS, not before
Is it buisness or business?+
The correct spelling is "business", not "buisness".

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