A list of common different spelling-variants

Here is a list of words with alternate spellings:

• acknowledgment / acknowledgement.
• adapter / adaptor.
• adviser / advisor (but advisory)
• ambience / ambiance.
• caliber / calibre.
• counselor / counsellor.
• doughnut / donut.
• enclose / inclose.

1. What is an example of variant spelling?
2. What names have the most spelling variations?
3. What are the different types of spelling?
4. What are same words with different spellings?

What is an example of variant spelling?

A better example is “donut,” which is a modern variation of “doughnut.” The older spelling is still more common in American English, but “donut” has been catching up in recent years (primarily thanks to the success of Dunkin' Donuts).

What names have the most spelling variations?

The winners? Caden, with 52 different spellings, and Aaliyah, with a whopping 89!

What are the different types of spelling?

Students need to be taught the four forms of spelling knowledge: phonological, visual, morphemic and etymological knowledge.

What are same words with different spellings?

A homophone is one of two or more words that are pronounced the same but have different spellings.