British vs American English

Comments discuss differences in spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and conventions between British and American English, such as 'math' vs 'maths' or regional orthography.

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AFAIK e.g US HN en.m UK wikipedia.org IRS english british american uk spelling britain spell correct vs ass

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jumelles Jul 19, 2021 View on HN

It's a British/American English difference.

oxtopus Dec 10, 2013 View on HN

Good call. Looks like it's a british english convention. I'd not seen that before, thanks!

369548684892826 Mar 26, 2022 View on HN

This takes on a different meaning in British English!

chrisseaton Apr 2, 2022 View on HN

It's American English / British English isn't it?

Ecio78 Aug 19, 2014 View on HN

AFAIK in British English, yes, in American English, no.

incompatible Oct 21, 2013 View on HN

Maybe it was a US vs British spelling thing?

davidjgraph Apr 25, 2021 View on HN

That's US English, this is British English.

giantsquid Nov 20, 2010 View on HN

Please don't use English & British interchangeably.

simonw Dec 13, 2025 View on HN

Apparently this is a British vs American English thing. I've decided to stay stubbornly British on this one.

jjgreen Oct 27, 2023 View on HN

No criticism intended, just a difference in British/American orthography :-)