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Yogurt vs. Yoghurt

Yogurt

/ˈjɒɡət/
A thick, creamy food made by fermenting milk with bacteria

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Yoghurt

/ˈjɒɡət/
A creamy, tangy food made from milk fermented by bacteria

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Yogurt is a commonly used spelling in American English.
  • Yoghurt is more frequently used in British English.
  • Both words refer to the same dairy product made by fermenting milk.
  • Remember that words with gh are often British English (like favourite vs. favorite).
  • If you are writing for an American audience, yogurt is likely the preferred spelling.
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