50 Differences Between 🇬🇧 British English Vs American English 🇺🇸 Vocabulary Words

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There's an old saying America and Britain are

two nations divided by a common language.

But are American and British

English really so different?

The most noticeable difference between American

and British English is vocabulary.

There are hundreds of everyday

words that are different.

In this English lesson, you will learn

the 50 common everyday words that have

noticeable differences in their spelling and pronunciation.

Let's get started.

Football.

Soccer.

Lorry. Truck.

Biscuit.

Cookie. Film. Movie. Fuel.

Gas.

Autumn. Fall.

Rubber.

Eraser. Chips.

French fries.

Crisps chips.

Holiday vacation.

Torch.

Flashlight.

AdLift, an elevator.

Tap.

Faucet.

Jumper.

Sweater.

Trousers. Pants.

Sneakers.

Curtains.

Drapes.

Pajamas.

Pajamas.

The pronunciation is almost the

same in British English.

It's spelled with a Y and American.

Spell it with an A.

Pants, underwear.

Nappy, diaper.

Waistcoat vest.

Mobile phone.

Cell phone.

Postcode, zip code, vest, undershirt.

Takeaway, takeout.

Suites.

Candy coach, zucchini.

Car park.

Parking lotor.

Way, highway, boot, trunk.

Tire, tire timetable, schedule.

Caravan, trailer, bonnet.

Hood, post, mail, fringe bangs an area of

hair hanging over the forehead, almost touching the

eyebrows is called fringe or bangs.

A draw.

A tie.

Plaster, band aid.

Hue line, lavish.

Garbage or trash.

Ladybird.

Ladybug. Dummy.

Fire cot, crib.

Wardrobe.

Closet.

Cabinet. Chest.

CV.

Resume.

Chemists.

Drugstore.

Underground subway.

Overpass.

Flyover, trashcan.

Dust bin.

Those were 50 everyday words

in British and American English.

I think the difference between American

and British English is often exaggerated.

If you can understand one style, you should be

able to understand the other style as well.

Now it's your turn.

What style of English are you learning?

American or the British English?

And why did you choose it?

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