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How do you spell Humour?

Correct spelling

humour

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

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Why is humour spelled this way?

From Latin humor, fluid — one of the four bodily humours thought to govern temperament.

Common misspellings of humour

humerhumur

Example

She had a great sense of humor.

Frequently asked questions

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

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