How Do You Spell BUSI-NESS?

Pronunciation: [bjˈuːsinˈɛs] (IPA)

The word "business" is spelled with a combination of the sounds /b/, /ʌ/, /z/, /ɪ/, /n/ and /əs/. The first sound, /b/, represents the voiced bilabial stop and is followed by the sound /ʌ/, which is an unrounded mid-central vowel. This is followed by the voiced fricative sound /z/ and the unrounded high lax vowel /ɪ/. The word ends with a syllabic /n/ and the unstressed schwa sound /əs/. The correct spelling of "business" is important for clear communication in both spoken and written contexts.

Common Misspellings for BUSI-NESS

  • vusi-ness
  • nusi-ness
  • husi-ness
  • gusi-ness
  • bysi-ness
  • bhsi-ness
  • bjsi-ness
  • bisi-ness
  • b8si-ness
  • b7si-ness
  • buai-ness
  • buzi-ness
  • buxi-ness
  • budi-ness
  • buei-ness
  • buwi-ness
  • busu-ness
  • busj-ness
  • busk-ness

Etymology of BUSI-NESS

The word "business" has an interesting etymology, tracing its roots back to the Middle English term "bisynes" or "busynes", which meant "care, anxiety, occupation, or being busy". It derived from the Old English word "bisignes" or "bisig", meaning "solicitude, care, concern, or occupation". These Old English terms, in turn, came from the Old Norse word "byrðr", which meant "burden" or "occupation".

The word "business" was initially used to refer to one's state of being occupied or engaged in a task or activity. Over time, it developed a broader meaning, relating to commercial, professional, or entrepreneurial activities. The modern spelling "business" emerged in the late 14th century and has remained unchanged since then.

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