Changes between Version 74 and Version 75 of EnglishStyleGuide


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Feb 5, 2020, 2:11:01 PM (4 years ago)
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Nescio
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Always -ize

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  • EnglishStyleGuide

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    2828* The -ize/-ise, -izer/-iser, and -ization/-isation differences only apply to words where the ending is not part of the root. Some words always end in -ise in all varieties of English. These are: advertise, advise, apprise, arise, chastise, circumcise, comprise, compromise, demise, despise, devise, disguise, enterprise, excise, exercise, franchise, guise, improvise, incise, merchandise, mortise, premise, reprise, revise, supervise, surmise, surprise, televise, as well as all words ending in -wise.
     29* Likewise, there are a number of words that always and in -ize in all varieties of English. These include: assize, baize, capsize, downsize, maize, prize, resize, seize, size, amonst others.
    2930* Check what you type: e.g. the verb to pron''ou''nce is always spelled with ''ou'', but the noun pron''u''nciation is spelled with only ''u''.
    3031* If unsure about the correct spelling, consult a dictionary, e.g. https://www.lexico.com/