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Emphasise vs Emphasiser - What's the difference?

emphasise | emphasiser |

As a verb emphasise

is british an alternative spelling of emphasize.

As a noun emphasiser is

an alternative spelling of emphasizer.

emphasise

English

Verb

(emphasis)
  • (British)
  • Usage notes

    The "s" spelling has co-existed with the "z" spelling for at least 150 years (Thackeray wrote emphasised ), and is becoming more common in the UK, with the "z" spelling gradually falling out of usage. British English forms

    emphasiser

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)