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Humor vs. Humour
Humor
/ˈhjuːmərəs/Examples:
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Humour
/ˈhjuːmə/Examples:
—And you have never any odd humours, my dear."DO you hear him say he will humour Cheeryble Brothers?''Humour!' cried Tim Linkinwater, suddenly growing very red in the face.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Humor is the American English spelling, while humour is the British English spelling.
- Both words mean the same thing and relate to what makes people laugh or what is funny.
- Remember that the UK English adds a u in many words like colour, flavour, and honour, similar to humour.
- If you are writing for a British audience, use humour; for an American audience, use humor.
- Modern writing often sees both spellings, especially in international publications, but check your audience preference.
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