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How do you spell Harbor?

Correct spelling

harbor

US drops the U. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep it.

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Why is harbor spelled this way?

From Old English herebeorg, army shelter. The U crept in via French influence.

Common misspellings of harbor

harberharbur

Example

The boats sheltered in the harbor overnight.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell harbor?+
The correct spelling is "harbor". US drops the U. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep it.
Is it harber or harbor?+
The correct spelling is "harbor", not "harber". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "harbor", in UK English it's "harbour", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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