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Re: irregularities

From:Robert Hailman <robert@...>
Date:Monday, June 11, 2001, 20:27
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

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