how to spell important

The correct spelling is important.
Quick Scoop
The word important is spelled:
i – m – p – o – r – t – a – n – t.
Easy way to remember
Think of it in three parts:
- im
- port
- ant
Put them together: im + port + ant → important. You can use a little sentence to remember it:
I import an ant = important
Just remember there is only one “m” at the start and the “a-n-t” at the end, like the insect “ant.”
Bonus: how it sounds
Most English speakers say it like “im-POR-tnt” or “im-POR-dnt,” with the stress on POR.