Game: Regional Spelling Differences in English

Question

Well I don't think that this game can go on for very long but I think that it is important for non-native English speakers to learn this. Some words in English are spelled/punctuated diffrently depending on if you are in the U.K. or the U.S. So the game is to post both spellings (label from which region) and the translation in Spanish. Example:

U.S. Mrs.

U.K. Mrs

(U.S. uses a period, U.K. doesn't.). This is not an alphabet game, so feel free to post any in any order. This is for spelling diffrences too, not just punctuation. :D HAVE FUN!!

Also, if you would like to post how other English speaking countries (Australia, Canada, ect.) spell things that would be great!

Great idea. There are probably other countries that should be included, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. - Nicole-B, Jul 26, 2010

In the UK, we should use a "full stop" after an abbreviation. - fontanero, Jul 27, 2010

I just fixed a wee typo -diffrences to differences :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 27, 2010

''Well I don't think that this game can go on for very long'' are you joking ? this game is such a great idea and it will last for a very long time ;-) - 00b6f46c, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 1

color - US

colour - NZ/UK

Also Canadians spell it "colour". - amykay, Jul 26, 2010

Answer 2

Math ......US

Maths.....UK

Maths......NZ

aw thanx for including little old NZ lol :) Voting - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 3

Pyjamas - UK

Pajamas - US

Answer 4

Liter - US

Litre - UK

Answer 5

Labor .. US

Labour .. UK and Canada

Answer 6

humor - U.S.

humour - U.K.

Answer 7

aeroplane - UK/NZ

airplane - US

LOL hahaha I love it Marie Claire very funny :) - FELIZ77, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 8

Encyclopaedia in the UK.

Encyclopedia in the US.

Answer 9

Awesome: US

Wicked: UK

this is too fuuny! People from the northern states say wicked too. And people from the South just look at them weird. - megan5, Jul 27, 2010

I wonder what the average fuel consumption is ? As hjgh as 5 miles to the gallon? lol - FELIZ77, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 10

Spelled .. US

Spelt ... UK

Not really. These are both possible anywhere. However, the preference for the irregular past (over the more recent regualar form) may be more common is some areas. - samdie, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 11

check US

cheque UK

ooh I like the UK spelling more - Austin67427, Jul 27, 2010

I'd rather have a cheque than a check. - fontanero, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 12

Jail: US

Gaol: UK

Gaol is a very old word, not really used now. Mostly old prisons and road names. - fontanero, Jul 27, 2010

yes i'm from the Uk and i've never heard of Gaol before lol - Cardiff1985, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 13

Omelette - UK

Omelet - US

Answer 14

Cosy in the UK.

Cozy in the US.

Answer 15

Sulfur....US

Sulphur...UK