John Cowan wrote:
>
> Christophe Grandsire scripsit:
>
> > Is the spelling "spelt" out-dated? That's the one we learn in English classes in
> > France! We also learn that "spelled" can be found, but must be considered
> > incorrect in formal writing! What's up with it then?
>
> It's archaic in North America, but the standard everywhere else, AFAICT.
> It also reflects an actual difference in pronunciation, unlike most
> Commonwealth vs. American spelling differences.
Hmm. Here in Canada, I write "spelt" and say /spElt/. "Spelled" seems...
wrong to me.
--
Robert