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Contents overview -ise and -izeWord Formation and Spelling343 -ise and -izeMany English verbs and some nouns can be spelt with either -ise or -ize. In American English, -ize is preferred in these cases. Examples:| baptise/baptize (BrE) | baptize (AmE) | | computerise/computerize (BrE) | computerize (AmE) | | mechanise/mechanize (BrE) | mechanize (AmE) | | realise/realize (BrE) | realize (AmE) |
Most words of two syllables, and a few longer words, have -ise in both British and American English. Examples:advertise (not advertize)advisecomprisecompromisedespisedevisedisguiseenterpriseexercisefranchiseimproviserevisesupervisesurpriseteleviseCapsize has -ize in both British and American English.Note also analyse (AmE usually analyze) and paralyse (AmE paralyze).If in doubt, remember that in British English -ise is almost always acceptable. Some British usage guides claim that -ize is 'preferable' in British English on etymological and phonetic grounds, but this is not correct.For American English, consult an American dictionary.Previous Next |