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How do you spell Comfortable?

Correct spelling

comfortable

COMFORT + ABLE. Don't skip the ORT.

Why is comfortable spelled this way?

Don't drop the ORT. COMFORT + ABLE. In casual speech, many people say 'comftable,' dropping a syllable, which leads to the misspelling.

Common misspellings of comfortable

comfertablecomftablecomfortbleconfortable

Example

The new sofa is very comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell comfortable?+
The correct spelling is "comfortable". COMFORT + ABLE. Don't skip the ORT.
Is it comfertable or comfortable?+
The correct spelling is "comfortable", not "comfertable". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.

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