Learn why “Caribbean” is correct and “Carribbean” is a common doubled-r mistake.
Incorrect spelling - Carribbean incorrectly doubles the “r” in the middle.
"Carribbean" is a common misspelling of "Caribbean". Always use "Caribbean" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Caribbean refers to the region consisting of the Caribbean Sea and its islands.
"Caribbean": Caribbean refers to the region consisting of the Caribbean Sea and its islands.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" We traveled to the Caribbean last summer.
"Correct:" The Caribbean islands are beautiful.
"Correct:" They enjoy Caribbean cuisine.
"Incorrect:" We traveled to the Carribbean.
"Incorrect:" The Carribbean islands are famous.
A: Caribbean.
A: Extra ‘r’ added.
A: Region of islands and sea.
A: Caribbean vacation.
A: Remember 'Carib' + 'bean'.
""Caribbean" is the correct spelling referring to the region; 'Carribbean' is always incorrect."