Canceled vs. Cancelled
Q1. Which is correct: “canceled” or “cancelled”?
Both the words are correct. It solely depends on the location of the usage of these two words. ‘Canceled‘ is used in American English while ‘cancelled‘ is used in British English.
Q2. Give 2-2 examples of both ‘canceled’ and ‘cancelled.’
Canceled- (i) The theatrical play was canceled due to a fire. (ii) The meeting should not be canceled at the last hour due to some lame excuse. Cancelled- (i) The theatrical play was cancelled due to a fire. (ii) The meeting should not be cancelled at the last hour due to some lame excuse.
Q3. What is the difference between ‘canceled’ and cancelled?’
The difference between the two has already been explained earlier in this article.
Q4. How to pronounce ‘canceled’ and ‘cancelled?’
Kindly refer to the above article for understanding the pronunciation.
Q5. Is it canceled or cancelled in India?
In India, both “canceled” and “cancelled” are commonly used, and both are considered acceptable spellings. However, the preferred spelling may vary depending on individual preferences or the specific style guide being followed.
In British English, “cancelled” with two “l’s” is the preferred spelling. In American English, “canceled” with one “l” is more common. In India, due to the influence of both British and American English, you may encounter both spellings being used. It’s important to be consistent with your chosen spelling within a document or context.
Canceled or Cancelled – Which One is Correct?
“American and British English have many similar habits when it comes to past and present participles: both double the final consonant of a word when it follows a short vowel and has the stress on the syllable attached to the suffix (such as remit/remitted/remitting). However, if the stress does not come on the syllable that attaches to the suffix then the final consonant is not doubled (as is the case with edit/edited/editing).” – Lynne Murphy
Canceled or cancelled is the past tense of the verb ‘cancel.’ Both spellings are right. It’s just that Americans prefer ‘canceled‘ or ‘canceling,’ whereas ‘cancelled‘ or ‘cancelling‘ is used in British English and other dialects. However, the word ‘cancelation’ is rarely used and is technically correct, while ‘cancellation’ is by far the most widely-used spelling.
Contact Us