emphasizingemphasising
Emphasizingemphasising is not a single linguistic term, but a way to reference how the same verb can appear with different spellings in English. The pair highlights a broader orthographic distinction between American English, which typically uses -ize (emphasizing), and British English, which typically uses -ise (emphasising). Both forms derive from the same verb, and their meaning and pronunciation are generally equivalent in context.
Spelling and etymology: The verb emphasize originated in English with the -ize suffix becoming standard in
Usage in writing and typography: Emphasis can be conveyed through lexical choice and through typographic or
In sum, emphasizing and emphasising are dialectal variants of the same verb, reflecting broader American and