Comment on Measurements
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 11 months agoWe actually use program for computer programs, but programme for a programe of events. We like to be irregular.
Comment on Measurements
Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 11 months agoWe actually use program for computer programs, but programme for a programe of events. We like to be irregular.
KrankyKong@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Sounds like the US got this one right when we dumped the latter.
theonyltruemupf@feddit.de 11 months ago
Spelling is still a hot mess in US English, but it’s substantially better than British.
el_abuelo@lemmy.ml 11 months ago
Better is subjective. If one measured the merits of the language on its rich cultural history, then British (as usual) wins. However, if it’s measured by accessibility for simpletons then the US (as usual) wins.
KrankyKong@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Are you suggesting the US English isn’t derived from British English? Or are you specifically talking about the history from the late 1600s to present? The US isn’t that old, and also has a rich cultural history…
Maybe an example of how Britain’s rich cultural history has better shaped the language is in order.