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UK vs. US English

English writing, spelling and punctuation will oftentimes differ based on UK vs. US English, along with Australian and Canadian English. It’s important to understand these differences to communicate correctly according to the style that applies to you.

Though the spelling differences may be minor, they appear frequently and are regularly confused. For example, the word colour is spelled “-our” according to UK English, but US English prefers color (without the “u”). Similarly, words like favour, humour and labour are all spelled with “-our” in British English, but US English omits the “-u”. Learn about other differences in punctuation, spelling and formatting according to UK vs. US English.

Metre or meter?

Is it Spelled Metre or Meter?

“Meter” or “metre”? Meter and metre are both correct spellings of the noun that refers to a measurement of length, (also equal to one-hundred centimetres).

Is it honour or honor?

Which is Correct: Honour or Honor?

Is it “honour” or “honor”? Honour and honor are both correct spellings. The difference is where they’re used and accepted geographically: Forms of honour or

"Behaviour" or "Behavior"

Is it “Behaviour” or “Behavior”?

Between behaviour or behaviour, which is the correct spelling? It’s a bit of a trick question, because the answer depends on geography (as you may