Learn why “souvenir” is correct and “souviner” is incorrect.
Incorrect spelling - Souviner is a phonetic mistake.
"souviner" is a common misspelling of "souvenir". Always use "souvenir" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
Souvenir means an object kept as a reminder of a place or moment.
"souvenir": Souvenir means an object kept as a reminder of a place or moment.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" I bought a souvenir from Paris.
"Correct:" This shell is a souvenir of our trip.
"Correct:" He collects souvenirs.
"Incorrect:" I bought a souviner from Paris.
"Incorrect:" He collects souviner items.
A: Souvenir.
A: Wrong vowel order.
A: A keepsake.
A: A souvenir from a trip.
A: Think 'sou-ven-ir'.
“Souvenir” is the correct word for a keepsake; “souviner” is a common sound-based error.