US to UK English Translation

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Many people have problems with translating UK english to or from US English. Here, for these people's convenience, is a list of some of these words or phrases.

UK ENGLISH AMERICAN ENGLISH

Courgette = Zucchini
Pants = Underpants
Shirt = Vest
Trousers = Pants
Vehicle parade = Motorcade
Vest = Undervest

There are, of course, many other terms which sound similar but are spelled differently. Some are listed below.

UK ENGLISH US ENGLISH

Aluminium = Aluminum
Colour = Color
Encyclopaedia = Encyclopedia
Humour = Humor
Laser = Lazer
Paediatrician = Pediatrician
Rumour = Rumour


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