catsup or ketchup?? somebody told me spelled it wrong! which do you say?

Question

but I found this and i was right. both are right!!!!

Ketchup (or catsup) is a popular condiment, usually made with ripened tomatoes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catsup

Answer 1

All my bottles say "catsup". Interesting that this variation occurs - I guess they agreed on the spelling of tomato, but couldn't agree on its pronunciation, and now they can't agree on the spelling of catsup (or ketchup).

Answer 2

Hello..Thanks for providing us the information. Both spelling are right,just Ketchup is more common and used as far as I know all over the world. It doesn't mean that catsup is wrong,just slightly not as popular..For example if I say "catsup" in my country it's not likely to be understood or simply they will think that I am joking..Thanks again!! Good luck!!

Answer 3

Ketchup

Answer 4

I think Catsup is the more fancy spelling and ketchup is for us good ol' southern country girls....except I don't eat ketchup. There was a boy tomato and his parents walking along the road. The boy is lolligagging behind and starts whining to slow down. So the father walks back there and steps on his kid and says, "now see if you can "ketchup". I'm sure you've heard that

Answer 5

Ketchup, the Catsup thing was originally a war-time joke by Romanian government that got WAY out of hand, and when the main wave of Romanian refugees came, they brought it with them, and insisted it will never change from their culture because they had no way of understanding what the government has done on the boat to Ellis Island.

Answer 6

I like ketchup catsup looks weird

Answer 7

Ketchup. The only people I know that say catsup are old people.

Answer 8

Ketchup.

Answer 9

I said ketchup....once I was playing a game and I didn't know what catsup was..when I finally read the answer, everyone laughed...I was younger mind you, but it was pretty funny.

Answer 10

It is spelled both ways, just depends what part of the United States you live, I prefer catsup, and I am from the great South.

Answer 11

I say ketchup. Dont know why. Maybe because it's easier to spell it the way it sounds.

Catsup looks like Cats......up. why are the cats up? I dont know!

Answer 12

Heinz Ketchup - I pronounce it "Ketchup" but I have seen generic brands that are called "catsup" - However, if you want to be proper, I would use Ketchup.

Answer 13

You are correct. Both spellings are accepted spellings, though "ketchup" is the more popular spelling and also the spelling I use. Anytime you are unsure of spellings, look it up in a Webster's dictionary. It will list all the accepted spellings. The first one on the list is usually the more popular spelling. If you look up one of the lesser used spellings, it will usually refer you to the preferred spelling with a "go to....."

Answer 14

Both are correct but ketchup is the most said in America

Answer 15

Originally catsup was right ketchup was Hein's trade name for it. At this point, both are correct, Hein's lost the trademark for it.



BTW, when did you last xerox something? Yeah, it is called "photocopy". Same principle xerox was a trade name.



Now, lets talk about "windows"...

Answer 16

Ive always seen it spelled Ketchup....maybe other countries spell it catsup.....

Answer 17

ketchup or catsup is both correct the most common though is ket

Answer 18

They ARE both technically correct, but ketchup is the more popular spelling.

Answer 19

of course it's ketchup! who ever heard of catsup anyways?

Answer 20

I say and spell Ketchup. And that's what is on the condiment in my fridge.

Answer 21

I spell it with a "k". However, when I ask for my burger "Ketchup only," the little grill slip usually says "Only cats." I understand both.

Answer 22

Both are correct, but it really should be ketchup. It looks better spelled, and it sounds better.... the other way looks like "cat soup".... not right....

Answer 23

I say ketchup, I rarely ever refer to it as catsup.

But its good that you found out that you were right about something you believed in.

Answer 24

They're just messing with you... squirt some Ketchup on them and laugh wildly... while asking them if they have any other spelling corrections they'd like to discuss!

Answer 25

I usually spell it ketchup.

Answer 26

What did the momma tomato say to the baby tomato who was lagging behind? Ketchup!

Answer 27

both are right but I usually go with ketchup

Answer 28

catsup ? sound like somethings the cat puked.



Ketchup

Answer 29

I spell it ketchup

Answer 30

Ketchup...of course.

Answer 31

Ketchup (or catsup) ^_^

Answer 32

Catsup is a slang... from hispanic people.

Answer 33

I say and spell ketchup. (catch-up) Cats-sup sounds so fancy. La-dee-da! LOL!

Answer 34

ketchup

Answer 35

ketchup

Answer 36

ketchup

Answer 37

well, very thoughtful question... yes, it can be spelt both ways... it depends on where you're from... i think the people in the south spells it one way and the people in the north spells it another.... when it all boils down both are correct and taste great on fries...

Answer 38

I say call it whatever you want, your the one eating it, there are too many people trying to be politically correct nowadays.

Answer 39

really there both right, but ig uess people depend on what the company calls it. but essentially it's all the same

Answer 40

ketchup!

Answer 41

Yes, that is true ---both spellings are correct. (Just a little squirt by my french fries, so I can dip them, thank you) (Smile).

Answer 42

well i say ketchup

Answer 43

I WOULD PERSONALLY SPELL IT KETCHUP

Answer 44

I'd say it depends on the brand you get..either one is correct.

Answer 45

I just put kechup.Eisier to spell.

Answer 46

it is ketchup the other is stupid

Answer 47

Both are correct.

Answer 48

You're right, it's spelled both ways. Thanks for the extra info. Personally, I usually spell it k-e-t-c-h-u-p.

Answer 49

You're right, it's spelled both ways. Thanks for the extra info.

Answer 50

both are correct

Answer 51

toe-ma-toe or toe-mah-toe

po-ta-toe or po-tah-toe

same difference to me