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How do you spell Forty?

Correct spelling

forty

No U. Four has a U, but forty does not.

Why is forty spelled this way?

No U, unlike four. This is one of the most commonly misspelled numbers in English. Even careful spellers second-guess themselves on this one.

Common misspellings of forty

fourtyfourtieforteyfortie

Example

She celebrated her forty-fifth birthday.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell forty?+
The correct spelling is "forty". No U. Four has a U, but forty does not.
Is it fourty or forty?+
The correct spelling is "forty", not "fourty". This word gets 20,000+ monthly searches.

Other commonly misspelled words

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