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Yahoo
a day ago
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Which is the most commonly misspelled word in each state?
(NEXSTAR) – The 97th Scripps National Spelling Bee took place this past week, showcasing the orthographical talents of the best and brightest youngsters in the nation. And unlike us, none of them were using Google to doublecheck their spelling. In honor of this year's Bee, — an online resource for wordsmiths and Scrabble enthusiasts — has attempted to determine the most misspelled word in each state by studying the volume of Google searches containing phrases like 'How do you spell [X]' or 'How to spell [X].' The site's analysts also enlisted the help of Ahrefs, a marketing and SEO company, to determine the volume of searches and the variations of possible spelling queries for the analysis. The results, according to are indicative of 'America's most misspelled words.' Spelling bee champ wins by visualizing words typed on keyboard A representative for the site said many of the commonly misspelled words shared similar attributes, such as silent letters, tricky vowel sounds, or foreign etymologies. Having autocorrect on our phones and computers may also be contributing to poorer spelling ability, the spokesperson noted. 'We simply forget things that we delegate to technology,' the spokesperson wrote in an emailed statement obtained by Nexstar. 'Misspellings might be on the rise not because we know less, but because we need to know less.' Which words do Americans often misspell? On a national level, the results of the analysis determined that Americans misspell the word 'definitely' more than any other, with 33,500 searches for the word's correct spelling recorded from January 1 through May 16, 2025. 'Separate' and 'necessary' followed behind with 30,000 searches and 29,000 searches respectively. America's most misspelled words, according to Definitely – 33,500 searches. Separate – 30,000 searches. Necessary – 29,000 searches. Believe – 28,500 searches. Through – 28,000 searches. Gorgeous – 27,000 searches. Neighbor – 25,500 searches. Business – 24,200 searches. Favorite – 23,000 searches. Restaurant – 22,500 searches. When it comes to individual states, many of those same words appear to be most difficult for residents to spell. Some of the notable outliers include: residents of Hawaii, who often appear to have trouble with 'luau'; residents of Tennessee, who aren't so sure how to spell 'broccoli'; and Google users in Vermont, who more often request the correct spelling of 'Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.' America's most misspelled words by state, according to Alabama – Different Alaska – Tomorrow Arizona – People Arkansas – Quesadilla California – Appreciation Colorado – Sergeant Connecticut – Schedule Delaware – Beautiful Florida – Compliment Georgia – Necessary Hawaii – Luau Idaho – Definitely Illinois – Congratulations Indiana – Taught Iowa – Through Kansas – Different Kentucky – People Louisiana – Through Maine – Pneumonia Maryland – Character Massachusetts – Beautiful Michigan – Scratch Minnesota – Successful Mississippi – Beautiful Missouri – Temperature Montana – Appreciate Nebraska – Beautiful Nevada – School New Hampshire – Protective New Jersey – Congratulations New Mexico – Appreciate New York – Different North Carolina – Secret North Dakota – Daughter Ohio – Crochet Oklahoma – Patience Oregon – Business Pennsylvania – Scissors Rhode Island – Cancelled South Carolina – People South Dakota – Beautiful Tennessee – Broccoli Texas – Protect Utah – Definitely Vermont – Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Virginia – People Washington – Appreciation West Virginia – Beautiful Wisconsin – Different Wyoming – Beautiful Scripps spelling bee celebrates a century of testing young learners The results of the analysis were released just in time for the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which itself came just in time to make Americans everywhere feel slightly worse about their own spelling abilities. Faizan Zaki, 13, a student from Allen, Texas, won the competition after correctly spelling the word 'eclaircissement,' which Merriam-Webster defines as 'a clearing up of something obscure.' He then fell to the floor as confetti rained down upon the stage. 'One thing that differentiates him is he really has a passion for this,' a friend of his told the Associated Press. 'In his free time, when he's not studying for the bee, he's literally looking up archaic, obsolete words that have no chance of being asked.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
India Today
a day ago
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- India Today
Indian-American Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
13-year-old Faizan Zaki of Dallas, Texas, won the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee by accurately spelling the difficult French word "claircissement" in an exciting climax that had the audience on the edge of their seats. His significant victory included the coveted Scripps Cup trophy, a commemorative medal, and a $50,000 cash a seventh-grader at C.M. Rice Middle School, started his spelling journey at the age of 7. What began as a fun family activity quickly turned into a serious passion. 'He just enjoys learning new words,' said his mother, Arshia Quadri. 'It's something that came naturally to him.'advertisementHis father, Zaki Anwar, recalled, 'We just wanted him to enjoy the experience of competing at the bee. If he could spell a few words and achieve a few rounds, that would be great. But this is amazing!'A Special Year For The Bee This year's spelling bee was especially significant, marking its 100th anniversary. The competition saw 243 participants aged 8 to 14 from around the world gather at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 27 to 30. Only nine made it to the final spelled his winning word in the 21st round. As confetti rained down, he dropped to the floor in disbelief, living the moment. 'I'm going to be having nightmares about that tonight,' he said, still overwhelmed by the Time's The CharmadvertisementThis was Faizan's fourth time participating in the national bee. Last year, he was narrowly defeated in a tiebreaker round by his friend, Bruhat Soma, who jokingly said, 'I think he cared too much about his aura.'Proud of his son's achievement, Faizan's father called him 'the GOAT,' adding, 'He's been doing this for years. He knows the dictionary like the back of his hand.'Faizan's win not only highlights his love for words but also inspires countless young spellers chasing the same dream.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet 13-year-old Indian-American genius who won Rs 4277590 for...., his name is...
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American student from Texas, has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee after he spelt 'éclaircissement' correctly, maintaining the dominance of the children from the community in the prestigious US competition. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925. The first Spelling Bee competition was held in 1925 in Washington, DC, and only nine kids participated, according to Scripps. This year, more than 200 students competed. Zaki is only the fifth speller in Bee history to win after coming in second place the year before. He tied for 21st place in 2023 and 370th place in 2019. Zaki will take home USD 50,000, a medal and a trophy as he won the Spelling Bee in its 100th year. The 13-year-old took home the Scripps Cup outspelling more than 240 students from across the country, Scripps said in a post on X. According to the news agency PTI report, Zaki bested Sarvadnya Kadam to win the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night. A 7th-grade student at C M Rice Middle School, Zaki finished second in 2024 in a spell-off to another Indian-American Bruhat Soma. This was Zaki's fourth time participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Zaki earned the prestigious title in round 21 when he correctly spelt 'éclaircissement,' which is defined as 'the clearing up of something obscure: enlightenment.' He outlasted eight other accomplished spellers to win the title. The culmination of the national championship came with a shock. Zaki had an earlier chance to win this year's bee, in the 18th round, after mistakes by two other finalists. In what could have been the last round, when there were three left, Sarvadnya Kadam and Sarv Dharavane got their words wrong. It seemed to be Zaki's big chance. But he rushed to spell his word before a proper explanation and got the first letter wrong. #Speller207 Faizan Zaki left everything on stage. A four-time competitor, 2024 Runner-Up, and now, the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion! Summing up his journey, 'I was amazed when I won my first school bee. Then I just kept winning.'🐝 #TheBeeTurns100 #SpellingBee — Scripps National Spelling Bee (@ScrippsBee) May 30, 2025 Hardly before the word 'commelina' had left the pronouncer's mouth, Zaki jumped on it, saying, 'k-a-m ——' He recognised his mistake right away, but it was too late. As he spelt the winning word, Zaki fell on the stage in joy as confetti rained down. 'I don't know what to say. I'm just really happy,' he said. According to the official website, Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old Indian-American student from Texas will receive From Scripps: a $50,000 cash prize, commemorative medal and the Scripps Cup, the official championship trophy of the Scripps National Spelling Bee; From Merriam-Webster: a $2,500 cash prize and reference library from the Bee's dictionary partner; From Encyclopædia Britannica: $400 of reference works, including a 1768 Encyclopædia Britannica Replica Set and a three-year membership to Britannica Online Premium; From Scholastic: $1,000 Scholastic Dollars to be donated to the school of the champion's choice in their honor; From News-O-Matic: A five-year subscription to News-O-Matic's K-8 news platform awarded to the champion's school. Adam Symson, president and CEO of the E W Scripps Company, presented the championship trophy. 'Faizan exemplified the determination that defines a champion,' said Symson. His unwavering focus and preparation led to a well-earned victory tonight on the Bee's largest stage, he said. 'In this landmark 100th year of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, Scripps is honoured to celebrate Faizan's extraordinary achievement as well as the spellers throughout the Bee's history who continue to inspire millions,' he said. Nupur Lala was the first Indian-American to win the competition in 1999. As of May 30, 2025, the exchange rate for 1 US Dollar (USD) is approximately ₹85.52 Indian Rupees (INR). Therefore, USD 50,000 is equivalent to about ₹4,277,590.10. Please note that exchange rates fluctuate regularly, so the exact amount may vary depending on the time and platform used for the conversion. (With PTI Inputs)
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Local students reach ‘spellebrity' status at 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, MD. (WKBN) – Two local seventh-graders worked hard to reach the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Maureen Bone, of Beaver Local, and Daniela Lucia Pappalardo, of Canfield, studied for long hours to reach the spelling competition with students from around the globe. Both Maureen and Daniela misspelled their words in the first round. Maureen misspelled the word 'spodumene,' a Greek word that refers to a translucent, typically grayish white aluminosilicate mineral. Daniela got out on the word 'mässig,' a German word that is a direction in music. Even though both spellers were eliminated early, they are not beating themselves up over it. Instead, the spellers and their families are cherishing the memories. Daniela's older sister, Emelina, sacrificed a lot to be there for her sister. Emelina is a graduating Canfield senior who missed several senior activities to cheer her little sister on. 'Family is very important to me, and my sister has always supported me with my activities. She's always been there to watch my plays or my concerts or my performances, anything along those lines, and this is a very exciting opportunity,' Emelina said. Emelina will still walk at her graduation on Sunday. She will attend Ohio State University to pursue a career in immigration law. Maureen's mother, Heather Moser, was one of her loved ones in attendance for the Bee. Maureen shared that she was nervous when she was on stage. 'It was nerve-wracking more than anything,' Maureen said. Daniela studied mostly with her father, Dan, using a flashcard chart on Google Sheets. Maureen used the WordClub App to help her study by herself. Scripps developed the app as a study resource for students. Maureen will use the app to prepare for the Bee next year. 'You can do a vocabulary or spelling quiz. You could do flashcards, fill-in-the-blank, or multiple-choice questions,' she said. Both girls were able to experience several different activities over the course of the week that included a Memorial Day cookout, an escape room, a formal dance party, and a scavenger hunt at the baseball stadium of the Washington Nationals. Both girls will cherish the friendships they've made for the rest of their lives. 'I've just met a lot of amazing people who are so nice. I've made a ton of friends, people who have the same interests as me,' Maureen said. 'It's a very amazing experience and I'm grateful to have this,' Daniella said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Spelling Bee champion Faizan Zaki's grandmother watches event live from Khammam, India
Hyderabad: After seven years of relentless preparation, dictionary dives and mental endurance, 13-year-old Faizan Zaki emerged as 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. His win not only brought pride to Allen, Texas, where he currently lives, but also sparked celebrations in Khammam and Hyderabad, the two cities that shaped his family's roots. Although Faizan was born and raised in the US, his ties to Telangana run deep. His paternal hometown is Khammam, where his grandmother — now 83 — still lives. His mother, Dr Arshia Quadri, hails from Hyderabad and is an alumna of Gandhi Medical College. 'Faizan has visited Khammam and Hyderabad several times, the last being in July 2023,' said his father, Anwar Zaki, who has been living in the US since 1997. 'This year, we skipped the trip because of the intense preparation for the competition, but we plan to visit again soon.' Faizan's uncle, Javeed Anwar, who is settled in Dubai, shared how the whole family back in India, Dubai, and the US were glued to the TV for three days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo 'My 83-year-old mother watched the event live from Khammam. It's a proud moment for all of us,' he shared. Faizan's win at the Scripps Bee, held in Oxon Hill, Maryland, came after years of persistent effort. He finished as runner-up last year—a rare feat in itself. What sets Faizan apart is the fact that this was his seventh consecutive year participating in the Bee, having started as a toddler at the age of two, when most kids are just learning to pronounce basic words. 'On school days, Faizan dedicated at least four hours each day to prep, while weekends saw his routine stretch beyond eight hours. The grind involved extensive work with coaches, diagnostic sessions to identify tricky word patterns, and exhaustive sessions revising obscure words. It's not just spelling—it's about understanding roots, origins, pronunciation rules, and exceptions,' his father added. This methodical and high-pressure regimen meant that trips to Hyderabad and Khammam have been few and far between in recent years. 'It's been hard not to visit family, because the commitment this competition demands is huge. Hopefully, now that it's done, we can spend more time in India,' his father said.
