Learn why “banana” is correct and “benana” is a mispronunciation-based error.
Incorrect spelling - Benana is a misspelling based on pronunciation.
"benana" is a common misspelling of "banana". Always use "banana" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Banana is a long yellow fruit.
"banana": Banana is a long yellow fruit.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" I ate a banana this morning.
"Correct:" Bananas grow in warm climates.
"Correct:" She bought ripe bananas.
"Incorrect:" I ate a benana.
"Incorrect:" She bought benanas.
A: Banana.
A: No.
A: A yellow fruit.
A: Pronunciation sounds like 'be-nan-a'.
A: Always starts with 'ba'.
""Banana" is correct; 'benana' is simply a sound-based mistake."