| DystopianNaNo | Words that are spelled wrong when they're spelled right |
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nov. 3, 2009 - 10 33 |
Have any of you ever come across words that just seem to be spelled wrong even though the dictionary says they're right? Or do you have certain preferences between British or American spelling of English words? I think traveling should be spelled with two "l"s; it just looks wrong otherwise. |
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38,386 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 10 51
both travelling and traveling are right,
1 L = US
2 L = UK
I think most canadian english spellchecking accepts both US and UK spellings. Personally I like some 'u's in my Color and Neighborhood, but that's just me :)
26,686 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 10 52
Maybe you're wrong and one only applies to basketball :P I can't go without the "u"s; I absolutely cannot.
25,019 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 11 30
Agreed, two L's looks better, and I prefer the included U's as well.
I'm also a fan of the Serial Comma - Sue me, but I appreciate clarity.
26,686 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 11 47
I'm beginning to be a fan of the serial semi-colon. That sounds almost dangerous doesn't it lol?
2,727 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 16 29
Haha, the OP's "travell(er|ing|ed)" example describes me perfectly - whenever I proof-read something for somebody (typically people who don't even know about AmE/BrE differences), I flag those words - travel, marvel, etc. "There should be two - erm, wait, American English. Never mind!"
I almost exclusively use British English in my usual writing, although I can adapt to American where needed. (I often do for assignments if I want to avoid arguments with a professor who isn't acquainted with BrE...)
26,686 / 50,000
nov. 3, 2009 - 17 38
I just use BrE all the time and screw what the profs want, lol. Well I'm finished my degree so I don't really have to worry.....