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How do you spell coniferous?

Coniferous is spelled C-O-N-I-F-E-R-O-U-S. Take the noun conifer and add -ous; there is no extra i.

Letter by letter

C-O-N-I-F-E-R-O-U-S

Spelling note

One n, one f, ending -erous. The noun is conifer.

What it means for nature photos

A coniferous tree bears cones and usually keeps its needles year round, which is why conifer stands look similar in every season.

Common misspellings

  • coniferious → coniferous
  • connferous → coniferous
  • coniforous → coniferous
  • conniferous → coniferous

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