Bulliten or Bulletin – Which is Correct?

Sarah Thompson

English can sometimes feel tricky with its spelling rules, can’t it? You may have seen different words written in various ways and wondered, "Hmm, which one is right?" Today, let’s look at an example of this: the spelling of the word bulletin.

Bulletin is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a brief announcement or update, often used in news or official communications. For example, a company might send out a weekly bulletin to inform employees about recent developments.

The incorrect variant, bulliten, is a common misspelling and should be avoided in formal and informal writing. Always double-check your spelling to ensure clarity and accuracy in your communications.

Introduction to Common Spelling Errors

Often, people make spelling mistakes because English words can sound alike but be spelled differently. These are known as homophones. Other mistakes happen because of quick typing errors or misunderstandings about how a word is put together. Let’s see how these cases apply to our specific word.

The Correct Spelling: Bulletin

First things first, the correct spelling for the little news or information sheet you might see on a community board or company network is *bulletin*. Interestingly, it comes from a French word, *bulletin*, which means a small report or ball of paper thrown into a container to cast a vote! That’s a fun fact – like a little bit of history wrapped up in a word.

Why do some people mistakenly write ‘bulliten’ then? Well, spelling mistakes can come from how we say words. Sometimes, if we don’t hear a word clearly, we might spell it how we think it sounds. This could be why ‘bulletin’ often gets misspelled.

Visualizing the Word

Let’s paint a picture with words here. Imagine a bulletin board in your local coffee shop. It’s filled with colorful notices, each one pinned carefully in place. The word ‘bulletin’ itself acts like one of these notices, trying to catch your eye with its unique arrangement of letters.

Why ‘Bulliten’ is Incorrect

So, what went wrong with ‘bulliten’? When you think about its structure, the addition of the ‘e’ instead of ‘i’ in the second part of the word disrupts its balance. It’s like adding an extra note in a well-known song; it just doesn’t sound right.

If you’re a visual learner, picture the word as a small, neat train of letters on a track. Adding or changing the wrong letter is like putting a boxcar where a passenger car should be—it just makes the train run oddly.

Examples in Use

  • Correct: Please check the community bulletin board.
  • Incorrect: Please check the community bulliten board.
  • Correct: I read an interesting article in the company bulletin.
  • Incorrect: I read an interesting article in the company bulliten.

How To Remember the Correct Spelling

Think of the word ‘bullet’ which is also in ‘bulletin’. Most of us know how to spell bullet. Just add -in at the end, and you’ve got your bulletin. Easy, right?

Another way could be linking it to a small mental image. Imagine a tiny bulletin board inside your mind, with the word spelled out correctly in big, bold letters. Each time you write it, think of that image.

Conclusion

Remember, English might trip you up now and then, but that’s okay! Each mistake is a step towards learning. Have you got any words you often find tricky to spell? How do you try to remember the right way? Mistakes can be great teachers; they give us a chance to learn and get better.

So next time you see ‘bulletin’ or its common misspelling, recall the little report and our chat here, and you’ll never misspell it again! Happy writing!

This approach, merging practical examples with effortless memory tricks, ensures that anyone can master spelling challenges, one word at a time. Remember, it’s all about practicing, seeing, and visualizing the words right in front of you.

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