When it comes to differences between American and British English, word spelling stands out. Many English words have distinct spellings in American and British English. Generally, American English favors simplicity and convenience in spelling, often omitting extra letters and opting for brevity .   In this blog post, we'll explore key patterns and essential words highlighting the spelling differences between American and British English. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at the distinctions, offering the most extensive resource available online for American vs. British spelling. The words out of the parentheses are American versions, and the words inside are the British versions.   O vs. OU _ American English drops the "U". color (colour)  neighbor (neighbour) honor (honour) candor (candour) demeanor (demeanour) favor (favour) labor (labour) flavor (flavour) mold (mould) humor (humour) savor (savour) valor (valour) favorite (favourite) behavior (behaviour