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-our / -or
Many words end in -our in Britain, and in -or in America. |
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colour
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color
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favour
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favor
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neighbour
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neighbor
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-tre / ter
Words ending in -tre in Britain end in -ter in America, for example : |
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centre
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center
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litre
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liter
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theatre
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theater
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Doubling of letters
In Britain, the 'l' is doubled in an unstressed syllable : |
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travelling
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traveling
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marvellous
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marvelous
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Different spelling
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analyse
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analyze
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catalogue
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catalog
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cheque
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check
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defence
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defense
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kerb
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curb
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plough
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plow
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pyjamas
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pajamas
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tyre (for a wheel)
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tire
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Different words
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handbag
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purse/pocketbook
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holiday
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vacation
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lorry
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truck
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motorway
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freeway
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nappy
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diaper
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pavement
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sidewalk
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tap
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faucet
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