Learn the correct spelling “Amateur” and why “Amataur” is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - “Amataur” is a misspelling caused by incorrect vowel placement.
"Amataur" is a common misspelling of "Amateur". Always use "Amateur" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Amateur” means someone who engages in an activity for pleasure, not professionally.
"Amateur": “Amateur” means someone who engages in an activity for pleasure, not professionally.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He is an amateur photographer.
"Correct:" She plays as an amateur.
"Correct:" The competition was open to amateurs.
"Correct:" He remained an amateur musician.
"Incorrect:" He is an amataur photographer.
"Incorrect:" She plays as an amataur.
"Incorrect:" The competition was for amataurs.
"Incorrect:" He is an amataur musician.
A: Amateur.
A: The vowels are in the wrong places.
A: A nonprofessional participant.
A: Think: A-MA-TEUR (three parts).
“Amateur” is the correct word; “amataur” is a vowel-placement spelling mistake.