Although the form `` verandah '' is correct and very common , some spell the word without an h ( the Oxford English Dictionary gives the h version as a possible spelling , and the Guardian Style Guide says `` veranda not verandah '' ) . Although the form `` verandah '' is correct and very common , some authorities prefer the version without an h ( the Oxford English Dictionary gives the h version as a variant , and the Guardian Style Guide says `` veranda not verandah '' ) .