What words are different in American and British?

Generally speaking, it’s true that most Americans will understand British English speakers and vice versa despite the many differences….American and British Vocabulary and Word Choice.

American English	British English
attorney	barrister, solicitor
cookie	biscuit
hood	bonnet
trunk	boot

How can you tell the difference between British and American English?

The three major differences between American and British English are:

• Pronunciation – differences in both vowel and consonants, as well as stress and intonation.
• Vocabulary – differences in nouns and verbs, especially phrasal verb usage and the names of specific tools or items.

Why does America spell it color?

There are a couple of ways you can choose which spelling to use. You can, for example, choose the spelling that’s prevalent in the country you’re from—if you’re an American, use color. If you’re from any of the Commonwealth countries, use colour. If English is not your first language, use the spelling you were taught.

Is Candy a British word?

In British English, small, sweet things that you eat, such as toffees and chocolates, are called sweets. She did not allow her children to eat too many sweets. In American English, sweet things like these are called candy. Candy is an uncountable noun.

Is Eraser an American word?

Eraser is American English and not really used in the UK, which already has a literally English word for it: rubber. That would be an assumption to say that you would have clarity, when using this word with British people.

Do British say mum?

One word in particular that stands out in English dialects is the word we use for our mothers. The British typically use ‘mum’, and the Americans, ‘mom’.

Why is American spelling different from British?

– Horseback riding – Where else would you ride on a horse? We somehow manage with just riding. – YOUS (pronounced ewes) – If ever a word didn’t need pluralising. – ZEE – It’s ZED FFS! – Automobile – Are you German? No? – Axe when you mean ASK! – Aluminum – Oh my giddy aunt, how difficult is aluminium anyway? – Nucular – This one’s fil

What words do Americans spell differently from British people?

Grammar is the correct way of spelling.

Every language has its own grammar rules.

Grammer is an incorrect way of spelling grammar,and it is never used.

Grammar matters because it is a set of rules according to which we speak and write.

What is correct British spelling or American spelling?

capsize

prize(when meaning “to value highly” or “estimate the worth of”; when it means “to force or move,as with a lever,” it is usually spelled prisein British English)

seize

size

Should I use the British or American spelling?

The official policy is to use British spelling when writing about British topics, and American for topics relating to the United States. General topics can use any one of the variants, but should generally strive to be consistent within an article. See Wikipedia’s Manual of Style for a more detailed explanation.

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