Explains correct “burglar” vs incorrect “burgular.”
Incorrect spelling - Burgular incorrectly adds extra “u.”
"burgular" is a common misspelling of "burglar". Always use "burglar" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Burglar is a person who breaks into places to steal.
"burglar": Burglar is a person who breaks into places to steal.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The burglar broke in at night.
"Correct:" Police caught the burglar.
"Correct:" A burglar alarm is installed.
"Incorrect:" The burgular broke in.
"Incorrect:" Police arrested a burgular.
A: Burglar.
A: No.
A: A person who steals by breaking in.
A: A burglar entered the house.
A: Ends with 'lar', never 'ular'.
“Burglar” is correct; ‘burgular’ is a common vowel-insertion mistake.