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Which words do Canadians spell differently than Americans?

Here are some words Canadians spell differently than Americans:

Common Differences:

* Colour/Color: Canadians use the British spelling "colour."

* Centre/Center: Canadians use the British spelling "centre."

* Cheque/Check: Canadians use the British spelling "cheque."

* Defence/Defense: Canadians use the British spelling "defence."

* Analyse/Analyze: Canadians use the British spelling "analyse."

* Recognize/Recognize: Canadians use the British spelling "recognize."

* Dialogue/Dialog: Canadians use the British spelling "dialogue."

* Programme/Program: Canadians use the British spelling "programme."

Less Common Differences:

* Fulfil/Fulfill: Canadians often use the British spelling "fulfil."

* Enrolment/Enrollment: Canadians often use the British spelling "enrolment."

* Travelling/Traveling: Canadians often use the British spelling "travelling."

* Neighbour/Neighbor: Canadians often use the British spelling "neighbour."

* Practise/Practice: Canadians often use the British spelling "practise."

Important Note:

While these are common differences, it's important to remember that:

* Not all Canadians use these spellings consistently. Some Canadians may prefer American spellings, and others may use a mix of both.

* Canadian spelling is constantly evolving. New words are being added to the language, and sometimes the spelling is influenced by American English.

Overall, Canadian English is a unique dialect with influences from both British and American English. While some spelling differences exist, these are often not major and are generally understood by both Canadians and Americans.

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