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How do you spell Pho?

Correct spelling

pho

Think 'photo' minus 'to' - pho keeps the 'ph' from French origins.

Why is pho spelled this way?

From Vietnamese pho, possibly from French feu (fire, as in pot-au-feu). A Vietnamese noodle soup. Three letters, one syllable, pronounced 'fuh'. The simplest spelling that still confuses people.

Common misspellings of pho

fofoephở

Example

We ordered steaming bowls of pho at the Vietnamese restaurant downtown.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell pho?+
The correct spelling is "pho". Think 'photo' minus 'to' - pho keeps the 'ph' from French origins.
Is it fo or pho?+
The correct spelling is "pho", not "fo".

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