Canadian Vs. English Spelling
Canadian and American English may sound very similar, but the spellings used in each version of English vary considerably. Canadian English does not specifically follow the spellings listed here. Often both forms of spelling are used, but the spellings below are the most-used forms that you find in each language.
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-Or and -Our
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In Canadian English, people spell words with the -our ending such as colour, labour or favour. American English spells these words color, labor and favor.
One L or Two
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Canadian English uses fulfil whereas American English uses fulfill. However, Canadian English will use cancelled, and American English spells it canceled.
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-Er and -Re
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American English spells words with an -er ending like center or centered and theater, but Canadian English uses the -re version of centre or centred and theatre.
-Que and -Gue
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In Canadian English, words generally use the -que and -gue spellings. Canadian English spells words like catalogue and cheque. However, American English uses catalog or check.
Considerations
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While Canadian English favors the more traditional British spellings, some British rules are not used in Canada, such as the -ise ending in Britain rather than an -ize ending.
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