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Maintaining consistency in academic writing is essential for logical and straightforward work. Yet, numerous students face challenges distinguishing between British English vs. American English, confusing, particularly when determining the correct spelling of words like “flavour” or “flavor.” If you aim to enhance your comprehension of these two language variations, please proceed with further reading.
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“Flavour” or “flavor”
“Flavour” or “flavor” serves as both a noun and a verb, referring to the distinctive taste or quality of a substance, especially in food and drink. As a verb, “flavour/flavor” can be used in various tenses, such as present, past, and present continuous. In British English, “flavour” is the preferred spelling, while in American English, “flavor” is the preferred form.
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British English
flavour
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American English
flavor
In British English, the more common spelling is “flavour,” while in American English “flavor” is used. There is no variation or ambiguity in the recommended spellings for each English variant.
Examples of using “flavour” and “flavor” as a verb
The following examples will illustrate the difference in the spelling of the verb “flavour/flavor” in British and American English.
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Examples of using “flavour” and “flavor” as a noun
The following examples will illustrate the difference in the spelling of the noun “flavour/flavor” in British and American English.
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“Flavour” or “flavor” in the “-ed” form
The past tense or past participle form of “flavour/flavor” is “flavoured” and “flavored” in the respective English variant you’re using.
- British English: Flavoured
- American English: Flavored
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“Flavour” or “flavor” in the “-ing” form
The “-ing” form of the verb, also called gerund and present participle, “flavour/flavor” is “flavouring” and “flavoring” for the respective English variant.
- British English: Flavouring
- American English: Flavoring
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“Flavour/flavor” as an adjective
The adjective form is “flavourful/flavorful,” describing something with a strong or distinctive taste.
- British English: Flavourful
- American English: Flavorful
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FAQs
In the UK, the correct spelling is “flavour.”
“Flavours” is the correct spelling in British English, while “flavors” is the correct spelling in American English.
According to statistics, Canadians use both spellings equally often. However, the American version, “flavor,” is slightly preferred.
“Flavour” or “flavor” refers to the distinctive taste or quality of a substance, especially in food and drink.
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