TIPS FOR CANADIAN SPELLINGBrian Poturnak Grammar

CANADIAN ENGLISH SPELLING

Canadian spelling varies from American spelling. Canadian English generally follows British spelling. Some Canadian words use American spelling.

It becomes confusing for the non-native Canadian.

BRIAN POTURNAK’S TIPS AND TRICKS

Here are some tips and tricks to help you with Canadian spelling

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-RE VS. -ER NOUN ENDINGS

The British spelling ( –re) is preferred over the American spelling (-er). Ex: theatre, centre.

-ISE VS. -IZE VERB ENDINGS (AND THEIR DERIVED NOUN FORMS) Canadian usage prefers American

spelling (-ize) over the British spelling (-ise). Ex: civilize, organize

-OUR VS. -OR NOUN ENDINGS

Canadian usage prefers the British spelling in this case – our endings Ex: colour, flavour

– CE VS. -SE NOUN ENDINGS

Canadian usage prefers the British spelling Ex: pretence, defence.

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