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How do you spell Honor?

Correct spelling

honor

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

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Why is honor spelled this way?

From Latin honor — the U was added in French and kept by British English. Webster removed it.

Common misspellings of honor

honerhonnerhonur

Example

It was an honor to receive the award.

Frequently asked questions

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

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