Yogurt vs. Yoghurt
“Yogurt” and “yoghurt” name the same food and are documented spelling variants. Cambridge also records “yoghourt” in UK English, so the page avoids presenting a two-form choice as exhaustive.
“Yogurt” and “yoghurt” are both accepted spellings; use the form preferred by your regional or house style.
Key details
Choose the right form
| Context | Use | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| accepted spelling chosen by your variety/style | yogurt | Use this documented spelling where it is the local or house preference. |
| accepted alternative spelling chosen by your variety/style | yoghurt | This is also a documented spelling of the same food. |
| UK spelling variant encountered in a source/style | yoghourt | Cambridge also records this UK form; the two-form comparison is not exhaustive. |
Quick tests
Decision test
Does your regional or house style consistently prefer one of the documented spellings?
If yes: Use that spelling consistently.
If no: Both “yogurt” and “yoghurt” are accepted; check the audience/style rather than treating one as universally wrong.
Caveat: The forms name the same food. Cambridge also records UK “yoghourt,” so do not present “yogurt/yoghurt” as the only possible spellings.
Examples
The recipe calls for plain yogurt.
“Yogurt” is an accepted spelling.
The recipe calls for plain yoghurt.
“Yoghurt” is also an accepted spelling of the same word.
A UK source may use the spelling “yoghourt.”
The reviewed source records a third UK spelling variant.
Further guidance
Core difference
“Yogurt” and “yoghurt” are both accepted spellings; use the form preferred by your regional or house style.
Style Boundary
Choose the form that matches the regional or house style of the document, and keep the choice consistent where both forms are acceptable.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Yogurt — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Yogurt, yoghurt, and yoghourt documented spelling variants