George Bernard Shaw once said:
“England and America are two countries separated by a common language.”
The English language is spoken widely around the world, however, there are still many variations in the way it is used, none more so than when we look at the differences between British English and American English. Here are a few examples.
Different spellings
| British English | American English |
| tyre | tire |
| favourite | favorite |
| colour | color |
| theatre | theater |
| pyjamas | pajamas |
| analyse | analyze |
| neighbour | neighbor |
| jewellery | jewelry |
| moustache | mustache |
Different words
| British English | American English |
| aubergine | eggplant |
| pavement | sidewalk |
| candy floss | cotton candy |
| crisps | chips |
| lift | elevator |
| chips | fries |
| chemist | drugstore |
| bag | purse |
| courgette | zucchini |
Susan Sugden Proofreading 