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British and American English have some differences in spelling conventions. Words derived from Latin often end in "-our" or "-re" in British English but "-or" or "-er" in American English. Words derived from Greek can end in "-ise" or "-ize" in British English but favor "-ize" endings in American English, and can end in "-ogue" or "-og" with British English preferring "-ogue" and American English "-og".
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Phonetics is the study of how speech sounds are produced, transmitted, and received. It describes and classifies sounds using phonetic alphabets and symbols like the International Phonetic Alphabet. Phonology studies the speech sounds that make up a particular language. Native speakers learn the phonemes, or smallest units of sound, of their language from an early age without conscious effort. English has some phonemes not found in other languages, so speakers of those other languages may have difficulty producing or perceiving them. The guide gives examples of how Germans can mispronounce some English words due to differences between the phonological systems of German and English.
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Difference Between American English And British English
The document discusses the key differences between American English and British English, including differences in grammar, vocabulary, spelling, pronunciation, and other areas. It provides examples of grammatical differences like usage of the present perfect tense and collective nouns. Vocabulary differences highlighted include words for clothes, transportation, buildings, and other categories. The importance of understanding these differences for language teachers is also noted.
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- 1. British and American English Spelling differences
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