Why is "beautiful" spelled this way?
Discover the fascinating logic behind this common word and learn how understanding spelling patterns can transform your writing confidence.
beautiful
beau•ti•ful
Step 1: Syllable Breakdown
beauEAU says /ū/Rule: EAU is a French spelling pattern for /ū/
tit & i Say there first sounds
fulFUL suffixSuffix meaning 'full of'
Step 2: Root Word Analysis
beauty= beauty (base word)
Pronunciation Note
The word follows the pattern of adding the suffix -ful to the base word 'beauty', with the Y changing to I before the suffix.
Putting It All Together
beautiful= pleasing to the senses, especially sight
Understanding that 'beautiful' comes from 'beauty' + '-ful' helps you spell not just this word, but many other words with the -ful suffix.
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