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What are some examples of the difference between American English and British English?
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1. Pronunciation:- Fillet (Steak): UK: "Fill-it", US: "Fill-ay".
- Tomato: UK "Tom-ah-toe", US "Tom-ay-toe"
2. Spelling:
- UK: colour, US: color
- UK:neighbour, US: neighbor
- UK: Bonnet, US: Hood
- UK: Bumper, US: Fender
- UK: Boot, US: Trunk
- UK: Hire, US: Rental
- UK: Taxi, US: Cab
- UK: Flyover, US: Overpass
- UK: Gearbox, US: Transmission
- UK: Crank-shaft, US: Camshaft
- UK: Selector, US: Shifter
- UK: Manual / Automatic (Gearbox), US: Stick-shift / Auto
- UK: underground, US: subway
- UK: Pants US: Briefs / Underwear
- UK: Trousers, US: Pants
- UK: Waistcoat, US: Vest
- UK: Wallet, US: Billfold / Pocketbook
- UK: Handbag, US: Pocketbook / Purse
- UK: Bum-bag, US: Fanny-pack
- UK: Nappy, US: Diaper
- UK: Tramp, US: Bum
- UK: Bum / Arse, US: Butt / Fanny/ ass
- UK: Copper / Bobby / Pig / Rozzer, US: Cop
- UK: Chips, US: Fries / French-fries
- UK: Crisps, US: Chips
- UK: Take away, US: Take out
- UK: Quarter, US: Quart
- UK: Jam, US: Jelly
- UK: Jelly, US: Jello
- UK: Shop, US: Store
- UK: lift, US: elevator
- UK:pavement, US:sidewalk
- UK: Cotter Pin, US: Cotler pin / Split pin
- UK: Circlip, US: Snap clip
- UK: spanner US: wrench
- UK: Fag, US: Cigarette
4. Grammar Differences:
UK: have/has got, US: have/has
centre = center
colour = color
aeroplane = airplane
moustasche = mustasche
pyjamas = pajamas
sledge = sled
litre = liter
organise/organize = organize
analyse = analyze
travelled = traveled
liscence = license
Structural Differences
The use of the conjunction and in some sentences
UK: Come and be my teacher.
US: Come be my teacher. (and is omitted)
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