Colour, favourite, beautiful: Top 30 words South Africans can't spell, and why they struggle

Author: Phumi RamalepePublished on: June 10, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & Lifestyle

Colour, favourite, beautiful: Top 30 words South Africans can't spell, and why they struggle

A study has revealed the top 30 words that South Africans struggle to spell, including 'colour', 'favourite', and 'beautiful'. The difficulties stem from variations between British and American English, as well as phonetic confusions. Common errors involve silent letters and double consonants.

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