Canadian SpellingIt is hard for most Canadians to know the correct Canadian spelling for many words due to the increasing influences of American media. Our unique language, spelling and traditions are disappearing. I am no expert, please don't confuse me with one (I have enough trouble spelling anything correctly!). I am merely a Canadian who loves her country and wants to play a small part in keeping our traditions. Please teach your children, grandchildren and other youth the proper way to spell. please contact me with any additions you may have to these lists! If you value our traditions, please make an effort to continue them, and to correct any media which fails to observe them.
The Suffix "re"
The Canadian spelling of many words, which Americans (and others) spell with an "er" are spelled with "re". Examples are:
metre
fibre
The Suffix "ize"
The British end many words with "ise", where we use "ize". Examples are:
authorize
individualize
The Suffix "our"
Canadians, traditionally end words that our American counterparts spell with an "or" with "our". Examples are:
favour
colour
The double LL's
Many words ending with "ing", and "y", use a double "L" in Canada. Examples are:
The "ough"
Some Canadian words that are spelled with "ow" in the US are "ough" here:
snowplough
slough
also draft is spelled draught (beer and breeze)
Other Canadian spellings
Some individual examples of Canadian spellings:
jewellery
catalogue
licence (noun)
collectable
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