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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Canadian_EnglishCanadian English - Wikipedia

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   Canadian English (CanE, CE, en-CA) encompasses the varieties of English used in Canada. According to the 2016 census, English was the first language of 19.4 million Canadians or 58.1% of the total population; the remainder spoke French (20.8%) or other languages (21.1%).

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3. www.babbel.com › en › magazineWhat Are The Differences Between Canadian And American English?

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   Mar 2, 2021 · Many people think that the biggest difference between Canadian English and American English is the spelling — after all, Canadians use British spelling, right? Not really. Canadian spelling combines British and American rules and adds some domestic idiosyncrasies.

4. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › canadian-englishCanadian English | The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   May 31, 2019 · Learn about the origins, development and characteristics of Canadian English, the official language of 75 per cent of Canadians. Explore how historical events, immigration and regional diversity have shaped the form and function of Canadian English.

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6. www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca › en › blogue-blogCanadian, British and American: It’s all English, but the ...

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   Learn how Canadian English has its own distinct spelling patterns, based on the Canadian Oxford Dictionary and other sources. Compare the variations in nine categories of words, such as colour, centre, analyse, and more.

   Word Family	Canadian Oxford Spelling	Concise Oxford (british) Spelling	Merriam-webster (american) Spelling
   Words with -our or -or	labour honour humour laborious honorary ...	labour honour humour laborious honorary ...	labor honor humor laborious honorary ...
   Words with -re or -er	centre fibre sombre meter (device) metre ...	centre fibre sombre meter (device) metre ...	center fiber somber meter (all uses)
   Words with -yze, -yse, -ize or -ise and ...	analyze paralyze organize analysis ...	analyse paralyse organise analysis ...	analyze paralyze organize analysis ...
   Words with -ce or -se	defence offence licence (noun) license ...	defence offence licence (noun) license ...	defense offense license (noun and verb) ...

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7. www.bbc.com › culture › articleWhy is Canadian English unique? - BBC

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   Aug 20, 2015 · Canadian does exist as a separate variety of English, with subtly distinctive features of pronunciation and vocabulary. It has its own dictionaries; the Canadian Press has its own style guide;...

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   What is standard Canadian English?

   • Standard Canadian English is distinct from Atlantic Canadian English, its most notable subset being Newfoundland English, and from Quebec English. Accent differences can also be heard between those who live in urban centres versus those living in rural settings.

   Canadian English - Wikipedia

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   What type of English is spoken in Canada?

   • The most widespread variety of Canadian English is Standard Canadian English, spoken in all the western and central provinces of Canada (varying little from Central Canada to British Columbia ), plus in many other provinces among urban middle- or higher-class speakers from natively English-speaking families.

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   Does Canadian English exist?

   • Canadian does exist as a separate variety of English, with subtly distinctive features of pronunciation and vocabulary. It has its own dictionaries; the Canadian Press has its own style guide; the Editors’ Association of Canada has just released a second edition of Editing Canadian English.

   Why is Canadian English unique? - BBC

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   Is Canadian English the same as British English?

   • Canadian English seems neither here nor there in the grand scheme of English varieties. On the one hand, Canadians prefer the “British” spelling of words like “colour” or “centre.” On the other hand, everyone who has heard an anglophone Canadian speak will notice that the pronunciation is closer to General American English.

   What Are The Differences Between Canadian And American English?

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9. www.oed.com › discover › canadian-englishCanadian English - Oxford English Dictionary

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   Learn about the history, features, and terms of Canadian English from the OED article by Prof Stefan Dollinger. Explore the OED entries, pronunciation model, and Canadian English consultants and resources.

10. www.oed.com › introduction-to-canadian-englishIntroduction to Canadian English - Oxford English Dictionary

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    Learn how Canadian English developed from two main settlement waves, British and American, and how it differs from US English in pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. Explore the regional and social variations, the linguistic autonomy and the Canadianisms of this national variety of English.