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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

nouns ending in -or or -our

Hello!

Could you please tell me which endings are more acceptable in international English in words such as colour, neighbour etc.?

In British English the ending -our is preferred.
In American English the ending -or.

Thanks in advance!
Sandra
  

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Anonymous Could you please tell me which endings are more acceptable in international English in words such as colour, neighbour etc.? Both are fine; just be consistent within the document.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Could you please tell me which endings are more acceptable in international English in words such as colour, neighbour etc.?
  • Both are fine; just be consistent within the document.
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AnonymousCould you please tell me which endings are more acceptable in international English in words such as colour, neighbour etc.?
Both are fine; just be consistent within the document.
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Mister MicawberBoth are fine; just be consistent within the document.
And also make sure that your choice is consistent with the publisher's style guide.
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