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How do you spell Pharaoh?

Correct spelling

pharaoh

Remember: pharAOh - the A comes before the O, like in 'great house'

Why is pharaoh spelled this way?

From Egyptian per-aa, great house. The -aoh ending is unique in English and frequently misspelled as 'pharoah'. The a comes before the o.

Common misspellings of pharaoh

pharoahpharohfaraohpharaoh

Example

Tutankhamun was a young pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt for about ten years.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell pharaoh?+
The correct spelling is "pharaoh". Remember: pharAOh - the A comes before the O, like in 'great house'
Is it pharoah or pharaoh?+
The correct spelling is "pharaoh", not "pharoah".

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