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How do you spell Hazardous?

Correct spelling

hazardous

Think of dice: HAZ-ARD-OUS keeps the Arabic 'zahr' (die) at its heart.

Why is hazardous spelled this way?

From Arabic al-zahr, the die. Hazard originally meant a dice game — something hazardous carries the unpredictability of a thrown die.

Common misspellings of hazardous

hazerdoushazordoushazzardous

Example

The cleanup crew wore protective gear when handling hazardous chemicals.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell hazardous?+
The correct spelling is "hazardous". Think of dice: HAZ-ARD-OUS keeps the Arabic 'zahr' (die) at its heart.
Is it hazerdous or hazardous?+
The correct spelling is "hazardous", not "hazerdous".

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