(SIMILAR PRONUNCIATION) BRITISH ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH LIST
Definition :
The pronunciation and vocabulary do not vary in British English and American English.
But there are a few spelling differences in them. Look at the table and note the difference:
Examples
OUR - OR Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Armour | Armor |
| Behaviour | Behavior |
| Colour | Color |
| Demeanour | Demeanor |
| Dolour | dolor |
| Dishonour | Dishonor |
| Endeavour | Endeavor |
| Favour | Favor |
| Glamour | Glamor |
| Harbour | Harbor |
| Honour | Honor |
| Humour | Humor |
| Labour | Labor |
| Odour | Odor |
| Parlour | Parlor |
| Rigour | Rigor |
| Rumour | Rumor |
| Saviour | Savior |
| Valour | Valor |
| Vapour | Vapor |
| Vigour | Vigor |
RE - ER Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Centre | Center |
| Fibre | Fiber |
| Kilometre | Kilometer |
| Litre | Liter |
| Meagre | Meager |
| Metre | Meter |
| Sceptre | Scepter |
| Theatre | Theater |
SE - ZE Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Analyse | Analyze |
| Civilise | Civilize |
| Cosy | Cozy |
| Fuse | Fuze |
| Italicise | Italicize |
| Organise | Organize |
| Paralyse | Paralyze |
| Realise | Realize |
| Recognise | Recognize |
CE - SE Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Ascent | Assent |
| Defence | Defense |
| Licence | License |
| Offence | Offense |
| Practise | Practice |
| Vice | Vise |
GUE - OG Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Catalogue | Catalog |
| Dialogue | Dialog |
| Travelogue | Travelog |
PH - F Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Sulphate | Sulfate |
| Sulphite | Sulfite |
| Sulphur | sulfur |
L - doubles
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Enrol | Enroll |
| Enthral | Enthrall |
| Distil | Distill |
| Fulfil | Fulfill |
| Instralment | Installment |
| Instil | Instill |
| Skilful | Skillful |
L - Missing
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Cancelled | Canceled |
| Councillor | Councilor |
| Dialling | Dialing |
| Leveller | Leveler |
| Marvellous | Marvelous |
| Medallist | Medalist |
| Signalled | Signaled |
| Travelled | Traveled |
A - Missing
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Anaesthetic | Anesthetic |
| Archaeology | Archeology |
| Mediaeval | Medieval |
E - Missing
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Judgement | Judgment |
| Acknowledgement | Acknowledgment |
S - Missing
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Afterwards | Afterward |
| Maths | Math |
O - Missing
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Amoeba | Ameba |
| Cestrogen | Cestrgen |
| Diarrhoea | Diarrhea |
| Homoeopathy | Homeopathy |
| Moustache | Mustache |
| Oestrogen | Estrogen |
Irregular Type Words
| BRITISH ENGLISH | AMERICAN ENGLISH |
| Aerial | Antennas |
| Aerogramme | Aerogram |
| Aeroplane | Airplane |
| Although | Altho |
| Aluminium | Aluminum |
| Amicable | Amiable |
| Anemia | Anaemia |
| Annexe | Annex |
| Artificial | Artful |
| Axe | ax |
| Biscuit | Cookie |
| Bookshop | Bookstore |
| Break light | Stop light |
| Calling card | Visiting card |
| Car | Automobile |
| Cash card | ATM card |
| Cell phone | Mobile phone |
| Chemist | Druggist |
| Cheque | Check |
| Chips | Crisp |
| Cinema | Movie |
| Cooker | Stove |
| Corridor | Hallway |
| Cot | Crib |
| Compliment | Complement |
| Comprehand | Comprehend |
| Counsel | Council |
| Cup board | Closet |
| Curtain | Drapes |
| Descent | Dissent |
| Despatch | Dispatch |
| Disc | Disk |
| Diary | Data book |
| Digit | Figure |
| Dis towel | Tea towel |
| Draught | Draft |
| Dreamt | Dreamed |
| Dust bin | Trashcan / Grabage bin |
| Engine driver | Engineer |
| Estate car | Station wagan |
| Exercise book | Note book |
| Extra time | Over time |
| Film | movie |
| Financial year | Fiscal year |
| Fire engine | Fire truck |
| Flat mate | Room mate |
| Flex | Cord |
| Football | Soccer |
| Freight car | Wagon |
| Gracious | Graceful |
| Historical | Historic |
| Jewellery | Jewelry |
| Laughs | Loghs |
| Marvellous | Marvelous |
| Meagre | Meager |
| Programme | Program |
| Sociable | Social |
