Does English use S or Z?
Does English use S or Z? Why do the British use an 's' in words like 'realise' but the Americans use a 'z'? It's because American English spelling, many of the rules of which were devised by Noah Webster, who thought it would develop into a separate language, follows the rules of Latin and Greek, whereas British English uses those of French. Why do Brits use s instead of z? Many American words replace the “s” used in British spelling with a “z” for words such as “realize,” “apologize” and “cozy.” Using a “z” instead of an “s” makes more...