1. Differences in Spelling (Suffix and Prefix) (<AmE> Vs <BrE>)

1.1. or VS our

<AmE> VS <BrE>Color “ Colour

Endeavor “ EndeavourFavorite “ FavouriteFlavor “ FlavourHarbor “ HarbourHonor “ HonourHumor “ HumourLabor “ Labour

Misdemeanor “ MisdemeanourSavory “ Savoury

1.2. Ze VS Se<AmE> VS <BrE>Analyze “ AnalyseOrganize “ Organise

Recognize “ RecogniseCriticize “ CriticiseCatalyze “ Catalise

Electrolyze “ ElectroliseGlamorize “ GlamoriseHydrolyze “ HydroliseTranquilize “ TranquliseColonize “ Colonise

1.3. Ll VS L<AmE> VS <BrE>

Enrollment “ EnrolmentFulfill “ FulfilSkillful “ SkilfulBevel “ Bevell

Traveled “ TravelledCompel “ Compell

Counselor “ Counsellor Modelling “ ModelingExcelling “ ExcelingPropelled “ Propeled

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1.4. Er VS Re<AmE> VS <BrE>Center “ Centre

Accouterments “ Accoutrements Theater “ TheatreFiber “ FibreLiter “ Litre

Luster “ LustreMeager “ MeagreMiter “ MitreNiter “ NitreOcher “ Ochre

1.5. Og VS ogue<AmE> VS <BrE>Catalog “ CatalogueDialog “ DialogueAnalog “ AnalogueProlog “ Prologue Apolog “ ApologueArmor “ Armour

Demagog “ DemagogueTravelog “ Travelogue

Log “ Logue “

1.6. E VS oe or ae<AmE> VS <BrE>

Encyclopedia “ EncyclopaediaMedieval “ MidiaevalManeuver “ Manaeuver Anemia “ AnaemiaAnemic “ Anaemic

Anesthesia “ AnaesthesiaAsafetida “ AsafoetidaCecum “ Caecum

Cenobite “ CoenobiteDiarrhea “ Diarrhoea

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1.7. ck or k VS que<AmE> VS <BrE>Check “ ChequeBank “ Banque

Checker “ ChequerBark “ Barque

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1.8. Some Exceptions.

Base Word(BW) <AmE> <BrE>Equal Equaling EauallingTravel Traveling TravellingModel Modeling ModellingQuarrel Qurarreling QuarrellingSignal Signaling SignallingExcel Exceling Execlling

Jewellery Jewelry JewelleryTyre Tire Tyre

2. Grammar Rule:-

2.1.Past and Past PerfectBase Word(BW) <AmE> <BrE>

To Burn Burned BurntTo Lean Leaned LeantTo Spell Spelled SpeltTo Spoil Spoiled Spoilt

To Dream Dreamed DreamtTo Break Broke BrokenTo Leap Leaped LeaptTo Learn Learned Learnt

To Fit fit FittedTo Light Lit Litted

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3. Physical Objects

<AmE> VS <BrE>Antenna “ Aerial

Apartment “ FlatMail “ Post

Meat Grinder “ Mincer Closet “ Cupboard

Subway “ TubeHood “ Bonet

Elevator “ LiftBedroom “ Dromitory

Rubber Band “ Elastic Band

4. Features, Characteristics And Different Practices

<AmE> VS <BrE>Ring someone “ Call Someone

Solicitor “ LawyerLawyer “ AdvocateDamn “ Bloody

Schedule “ Time-tableCall Collect “ Reverse Charges

Custom Made “ Bespoke / Made to measurePrecinct “ DistrictPull-off “ Lay-by

Two weeks “ Fortnight

5. Ways Of Dealing with Things

<AmE> VS <BrE>Afterward “ Afterwards

While “ WhilstBusy Signal “ Engaged Tones

Checking Account “ Current AccountDumpster “ Skip

National Holiday “ Bank HolidayCome Over “ Come Round

A straight drink “ A neat drinkNasty “ MeanRota “ Roster

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6. Institutional Differences

<AmE> VS <BrE>Tutor “ Teach/Taught

High School Diploma “ A LevelsInternship “ TraineeshipVacation “ Holiday

Fall “ AutumnBS “ BSCMS “ MSC

Recess “ Break (School)Freshman “ 1st Year Graduate

Sophomore “ 2nd Year Graduate

7. Vehicle & Transport

<AmE> VS <BrE>Subway “ TubeHood “ BonnetTrunk “ Boot (of a car)Truck “ Lorry

Subway “ UndergroundOverpass “ Flyover

Sedan “ Saloon CarMotorbike “ MopedOdometer “ Milometer

Pass “ Overtake

8. Entertainment

<AmE> VS <BrE>Movie “ Film

Movie House/Theater “ CinemaVCR “ Video

TV, Television “ TellyVariety Show “ Burlesque

Music Hall “ VaudevillePack Of Cards “ Deck

Matinee “ Matin’ee Program “ Programme Festival “ Fete (Pronounced Fate)

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9. Music

<AmE> VS <BrE>Notations “ Haberdashery

Eolian Harp “ AeolianAM Radio “ Medium WaveFM Radio “ VHF

Radio “ WirelessFunfair “ CarnivalCarol “ Caroll (Christmas Hymn)Choir “ Chorale

Clarinetist “ Clarinettist“

10.Games & Related

<AmE> VS <BrE>Soccer “ Football

Tic-tac-toe “ Noughts and CrossesBaseball “ Rounders

Paddle (ping pong) “ Bat (Table tennis)Solitaire “ Patience

Playing Tag “ Catch (in Baseball)Defense “ DefenceDraughts “ CheckersOffense “ Offence

Baseball Game “ Ball Game

11.Fashion

<AmE> VS <BrE>Pants “ Trousers

Sideburns “ SideboardsPullover “ Jumper

Cuffs “ Turn-upsDungarees “ JeansRaincoat “ MackintoshThread “ CottonPurse “ Handbag

Sneakers “ TrainersVest “ Waistcoat

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12.Edibles

<AmE> VS <BrE>Cracker/Cookie “ Biscuits

Cake Batter “ Cake MixtureFrosting “ Icing

Cream of Wheat “ SemolinaCandy “ Sweet

Vanilla Bean “ Vanila PodBacon Slice “ Bacon Rasher

Bing Cherries “ Black CherriesFava Beans “ Board Beans

Ham “ Gammon

Conclusion :-

These are some of the differences found in <Ame> American and <BrE> English. Some of them are skipped like m and mme. But even though there are some differences due to some reasons but there aren’t large dissimilarity between the two varieties of English mentioned above.

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