British and American English spelling differences
British and American English differentiate
British English and American English are two standard forms of the English language that originated from the two dominant cultural and linguistic influences of the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively. While the two varieties of English are largely the same in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, there are some differences in pronunciation, spelling, and word usage.
Some of the notable differences between British and American English include:
1. Pronunciation: British English tends to be more pronounced and formal, with some vowel sounds being pronounced differently than in American English. For example, in British English, the vowel sound in "cot" and "caught" is pronounced differently, while in American English, they are pronounced the same.
2. Spelling: There are some differences in spelling between British and American English. For example, British English uses the spelling "colour," while American English spells it "color." British English also tends to use the spelling "grey," while American English uses "gray."
3. Vocabulary: There are some differences in vocabulary between British and American English. For example, in British English, a biscuit is a small, sweet, baked treat, while in American English, a biscuit is a type of bread. In British English, a lift is an elevator, while in American English, it is a device used to move heavy objects.
4. Word usage: There are also some differences in word usage between British and American English. For example, in British English, "travelling" is the present participle of the verb "to travel," while in American English, "traveling" is used. In British English, "maths" is the abbreviation for "mathematics," while in American English, "math" is used.
Overall, while British and American English have some differences, they are still largely the same language and can be understood by speakers of both varieties.
British English ⸻ American English
Aeroplane ⸻ Airplane
Angry ⸻ Incensed
Anticlockwise ⸻ counter
Appetizer ⸻ starter
Aubergine ⸻ eggplant
Analyse ⸻ Analyze
Autumn ⸻ Fall
Boot ⸻ Shoe
Bylaw ⸻ Ordinance
Bank holiday ⸻ Legal holiday
Bowler ⸻ Derby
Braces ⸻ Suspenders
Bonnet ⸻ Hood
Biscuit ⸻ cookie
Braces ⸻ suspenders
Boot ⸻ Truck
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Catalogue ⸻ Catalog
Cutting ⸻ Clipping
Caretaker ⸻ Janitor
Centre ⸻ Center
Cookery book ⸻ Cookbook
Cheque ⸻ Cheek
Colour ⸻ Color
Corn ⸻ Grain
Chicory ⸻ Endive
Commercial traveller ⸻ Traveling salesman
Candyfloss ⸻ cotton
Car park ⸻ parking lot
Chips ⸻ French fries
Cot ⸻ Crib
Courgette ⸻ Zucchini
Crisps ⸻ Chips
Chemist ⸻ Druggist
Cannon ⸻ Carom
Cooker ⸻ Oven
Council school ⸻ Public school
Cupboard ⸻ Closet
Defence ⸻ Defense
Dust cart ⸻ Garbage truck
Draper's shop ⸻ Dry goods store
Dustbin ⸻ Garbage can
Draughts ⸻ Checkers
Drawing- pin ⸻ Thum- tack
Dummy ⸻ Pacifier
Ex - service man ⸻ veteran
Fellow ⸻ Guy
Film ⸻ Movie
Flannel ⸻ Washcloth
Football ⸻ Soccer
Fringe ⸻ Bangs
Fruit machine ⸻ Slot machine
Flat ⸻ Apartment
Fancy goods ⸻ Notions
Ground floor ⸻ First floor
Grill ⸻ Broil/broiler
Grey ⸻ Gray
Galoshes ⸻ Rubbers
Guard ⸻ Conductor
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Honour ⸻ Honor
Holiday ⸻ Vacation
Hire purchase ⸻ Buying on time
Hoarding ⸻ Billboard
Hairslide ⸻ Barrette
Ironmonger ⸻ Hardware dealer
Inland ⸻ Internal
Jewellery ⸻ Jewelry
Jumper ⸻ Sweater
Jug ⸻ Pitcher
Lift ⸻ Elevator
Lorry ⸻ Truck
Labour ⸻ Labor
Litre ⸻ Liter
Lorry ⸻ Truck
Level crossing ⸻ Grade crossing
Mad ⸻ Crazy
Main road ⸻ Highway
Monday to Sunday ⸻ Monday through Sunday
Metre ⸻ Meter
Mobile phone ⸻ Cell phone
Market gardener ⸻ Truck farmer
Men's hairdresser ⸻ Barber
Number plate ⸻ License plate
Nappy ⸻ Diaper
Nine - pins ⸻ Ten - pins
Note ⸻ Bill
Oven glove ⸻ Oven mitt
Paralyse ⸻ Paralyze
Practise ⸻ Practice
Programme ⸻ Program
Pavement ⸻ Sidewalk
Petrol ⸻ Gas/ Gasoline
Post ⸻ Mail
Parting ⸻ Part
Postbox ⸻ Mailbox
Pig breeding ⸻ Hog raising
Postcode ⸻ Zip code
Pyjamas ⸻ Pajamas
Prison van ⸻ Patrol wagon
Public school ⸻ Private school
Paraffin ⸻ Kerosene
Press cutting agency ⸻ Clipping service
Signal- box ⸻ Switch- tower
Silencer ⸻ Muffler
Sleeper ⸻ Cross- tie
Shooting ⸻ Hunting
Saloon ⸻ Sedan
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Queue ⸻ Line
Railway ⸻ Railroad
Rubber ⸻ Eraser
Return ticket ⸻ Round-trip ticket
Rubbish ⸻ Garbage
Realise ⸻ Realize
Receptionist ⸻ Desk clerk
Shop ⸻ Store
Sweets ⸻ Candy
Skilful ⸻ Skillful
Scone ⸻ Biscuit
Slot machine ⸻ Vending Machine
Street vendor ⸻ Peddler
Shop- walker ⸻ Floor- walker
Sleeping partner ⸻ Silent partner
Single ticket ⸻ One-way ticket
Tap ⸻ Faucet
Taxi ⸻ Cab
Timetable ⸻ Schedule
Tram ⸻ Street- car
Telly ⸻ TV
Terminus ⸻ Terminal
Touch lines ⸻ side lines
Tin ⸻ Can
Toilet ⸻ Restroom
Torch ⸻ Flashlight
Tap ⸻ Faucet
Trousers ⸻ Pants
Theatre ⸻ Theater
Traveller ⸻ Traveler
Tyre ⸻ Tire
Treacle ⸻ Molasses
Timber ⸻ Lumber
Underground ⸻ Subway
Undercut ⸻ Tenderloin
Vest ⸻ Undershirt
Veranda ⸻ Porch
Van ⸻ Delivery truck
Waistcoat ⸻ Vest
Waste- paper basket ⸻ Waste- basket
Witness box ⸻ Witness stand