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How do you spell Goulash?

Correct spelling

goulash

Think Hungarian 'gulyás' - no ghosts, just 'gou' like 'you' with g.

Why is goulash spelled this way?

From Hungarian gulyas, herdsman's stew. A paprika-spiced meat stew. Not 'ghoulash' — there is no gh. The ou makes an 'oo' sound.

Common misspellings of goulash

ghoulashgouloshgulash

Example

The chef's beef goulash was rich with paprika and tender vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell goulash?+
The correct spelling is "goulash". Think Hungarian 'gulyás' - no ghosts, just 'gou' like 'you' with g.
Is it ghoulash or goulash?+
The correct spelling is "goulash", not "ghoulash".

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