Category: spelling

Hyphenation is like kitchen spice: use them correctly, and they can sharpen writing and give it a better texture. When used incorrectly or overused, they can garble the piece and make it difficult to read. Hyphenation Rules Hyphen errors in a written piece are usually only distracting, but they can detract from clarity, whether by…

Communicating with friends across the pond is a perpetual problem. American and British spelling differences include simple changes that affect the meaning, pronunciation and use of words. Today, native and non-native English speakers are the largest group in the world, but the dialects they speak are shockingly different. Linguists have pinpointed the transition to today’s…

Many of the commonly misspelled words plaguing America also annoy UK writers. In fact, 8 of the 15 most misspelled words in there are on the American list of misspelled words You can download the full-size poster here.   An asterisk indicates words found on both lists. 15 Most Misspelled Words in UK English *1:…