When blogging, it’s important to choose the right spelling for your audience. This isn’t just a matter of regional dialects – there are actually significant differences in how Canadians and Americans spell words.
Canadian English Spelling
The Canadian English spelling is much more phonetic than the American English spelling. Words are pronounced according to their sound, without any extra letters or diacritics. Some examples of Canadian English spellings include:
centre (kent-er)
press (purse)
queue (keen)
colour (kool-er)
American English Spelling
American English spellings are more reliant on diacritics and abbreviations. Words are generally spelt with a capital letter and each letter is pronounced as it appears. Some examples of American English spellings include:
centre (kent-er)
press (purse)
queue (keen)
color (kool-er).