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

to practice a skill vb US Eng

to practise a skill vb Br Eng

Spanish: practicar una habilidad

When practice is used as a noun eg: doctor' s practice we use a C

When practise is used as a verb eg: to practise your handwriting an s is used in place of the c

Answer 2

Petroil - UK Gasoline - US

I must say, I prefer BE above AE

petrol - FELIZ77, Jul 27, 2010

Answer 3

And also, do you know how many ways there are to say 'To laugh'? Yeah, too many