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How do you spell Favourite?

Correct spelling

favourite

US: favorite (no U). UK/AU/NZ: favourite (with U).

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Why is favourite spelled this way?

Like colour, the OU spelling reflects Old French influence on British English. The American favorite dropped the U as part of Webster's campaign to simplify and Americanize English spelling.

Common misspellings of favourite

favritefavoritfaveritefavurite

Example

Pizza is my favourite food.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell favourite?+
The correct spelling is "favourite". US: favorite (no U). UK/AU/NZ: favourite (with U).
Is it favrite or favourite?+
The correct spelling is "favourite", not "favrite". This word gets 40,000+ monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "favorite", in UK English it's "favourite", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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