What this measures
Each answer sits on a British-to-American usage scale. Regional exceptions are kept visible—for example, “mom” also has a genuine West Midlands foothold.
UK vs US
How British is your English?
Mum or mom? Maths or math? Centre or center? Travelled or traveled?
- 10 questions
- No sign-up
- Personal result
Question 1 of 10
You’re sending your mother a quick message. How do you begin it?
Choose the name you would naturally type before the comma—not the one you expect us to reward.
Questions chosen for this quiz
Four spelling choices join a letter name, a school subject, a weekend phrase, a metal and family vocabulary. The result explains exceptions instead of marking one side “correct”.
Live-bank answers carry into the full quiz.
Continue your result
Questions from the main bank carry into the full quiz, so you can get a broader regional and celebrity match without answering them twice.