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Hi! If you mean the question word that asks 'What is that?', the correct spelling is what.

Here is how to remember and spell it, step by step:

  1. Sound it out: Say the word slowly: \'wuh - at\'. That helps you hear the parts.
  2. Think of \"hat\": The word what is just the word hat with a W in front. So hat (h-a-t) + a W = what (w-h-a-t).
  3. Write the letters: W - H - A - T. Say each letter as you write it: "W, H, A, T."
  4. Practice: Write the word 5 times and say the sounds while you write.

About \"wut\": Some people type wut online instead of what. It’s a playful, informal spelling (slang) used in chats or memes. It’s okay with friends, but for school writing or important messages you should use the correct spelling: what.

Quick practice: Which is correct for school?

  • 1) wut
  • 2) what ← correct

Great job! Keep practicing by reading questions and spotting the word 'what' in books or signs.


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