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How do you spell Innocuous?

Correct spelling

innocuous

Remember: IN-NOC-UOUS. Think 'no harm' - it's innocent and won't knock you out.

Why is innocuous spelled this way?

From Latin innocuus, harmless. IN (not) + NOCERE (to harm). Something innocuous does no harm — so safe it barely registers.

Common misspellings of innocuous

innocousinocuousinnoccuous

Example

The seemingly innocuous comment sparked an unexpected debate among the colleagues.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell innocuous?+
The correct spelling is "innocuous". Remember: IN-NOC-UOUS. Think 'no harm' - it's innocent and won't knock you out.
Is it innocous or innocuous?+
The correct spelling is "innocuous", not "innocous".

Other commonly misspelled words

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