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Counselling vs. Counseling
Counselling
/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/Examples:
She sought counselling to process her emotions after the breakup.Family counselling helped them improve their communication skills.Counselling sessions for stress management have been beneficial.
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Counseling
/ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/Examples:
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- The word counselling is spelled with a double l, which is the preferred spelling in British English.
- The word counseling is spelled with a single l, which is the preferred spelling in American English.
- The difference is purely a variation of English dialects.
- Both words carry the same meaning and can be used interchangeably in contexts outside of formal writing guides or local standards.
- Checking if your document adheres to British or American English will guide you to use counselling or counseling.
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