Does Australia use ISE or ize?
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Does Australia use ISE or ize?
While American English uses ‘ize’, ‘izi’ and ‘iza’ in words like ‘organize’, ‘organizing’ and ‘organization’, Australian/British English uses ‘ise’, ‘isi’ and ‘isa’, as in ‘organise’, ‘organising’ and ‘organisation’.
What words do we spell differently in Australia?
Australian English uses ‘-ogue’ with words such as catalogue and dialogue, and US English tends to drop the ‘ue’ (catalog, dialog). A few other words with different spelling are grey/gray (US), cheque/check (US) and tyre/tire (US).
Is it recognize or Recognise in Australia?
We use Australian spelling, which is often different to American or British….Spelling.
| Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|
| ~ise recognise finalise organise | ~ize recognize finalize organize |
| ~yse analyse | ~yze analyze |
| ~our colour labour | ~or color labor |
| ~re centre | ~er center |
How do you spell Recognised in Australia?
Australian English spelling: s or z [recognize / recognise]
What words do Americans and Australians say differently?
1. ” The name Megan.
Is it Utilise or utilize in Canada?
The verb utilize emphasizes practicality, profitability or an unusual use. In North America, the spelling utilize is preferred to utilise.
How do you spell truly in Australia?
Truly or Truely —Which Is Correct?
- Truly is the only acceptable way to spell the adverbial form of the adjective true.
- Truely is not an alternative spelling; it’s a common mistake.
How do you spell Prioritise in Australia?
Prioritise is an accepted British spelling. Related words are prioritises, prioritised, prioritising, prioritisation and prioritiser. The American spelling of prioritize is also considered correct and is gaining acceptance around the world.
How do you spell Finalised in Australia?
The established usage of the word ‘finalise’ (to complete) is.. illustrative of the Australian variations of the English language… To ‘finalise a deal’ is an expression in daily use throughout the island-continent.
How do you spell cozy in Australia?
The spelling of this word depends on the dialect you are using:
- Cosy is correct in Australian and British English.
- Cozy is correct in American English.
Do Australians say y all?
I’ve noticed a recent trend for Australian social media users to adopt the American informal second-person plural pronoun “y’all”. Come on, Australia, we can do better. The correct term is “youse”. Why do so many Australians say y’all on twitter.
Why you should not use the word utilize?
Utilize means to get a result effectively; use doesn’t carry the “effective” connotation. Utilize means to give a use to something that was previously useless (this may share the improvisation idea with #1). Utilize is neutral, while use has a negative connotation (as in “I feel used”).
