“Flavor” or “Flavour”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 6 prefer “flavor” and 6 prefer “flavour”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	flavor	flavour	Preference
United States	98	2	“flavor”
United Kingdom	21	79	“flavour”
India	21	79	“flavour”
Philippines	95	5	“flavor”
Canada	53	47	“flavor”
Australia	20	80	“flavour”
Liberia	36	64	“flavour”
Ireland	26	74	“flavour”
New Zealand	24	76	“flavour”
Jamaica	59	41	“flavor”
Trinidad & Tobago	59	41	“flavor”
Guyana	64	36	“flavor”

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“flavor”

…with savory foods rich in flavor, such as fish and poultry
…opor ayam but with distinctive flavor, since the chicken used in…
…Angeles, praising their "ferocious metallic flavor and demented props", summarizing "from…
Filbertone is the principal flavor compound of hazelnuts.
…traditional brewing methods and emphasize flavor and quality.
The flavor ostensibly originates from Rubus leucodermis,…
…star with a truly American flavor, whose qualities of elegance, brilliance,…
…still enjoyed for its refreshing flavor with just a hint of…
…with a distinct middle eastern flavor.
…in 1966, with only one flavor: Toasted Corn.

“flavour”

…& Jerry's to create the flavour If I Had 1,000,000 Flavours.
While the spicy flavour is remained intact now, the…
…a coating that retains the flavour and colour of the tea.
…Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On the Bedpost Overnight?)"
…ensuring that 'Australia is the flavour of the month, every month'.
…bacon has a mild salty-sweet flavour and tastes more like fresh…
…giving the food a gas flavour, as can happen with incompletely…
…of tamarind; a slight liquorice flavour of anise; ginger; a range…
Its flavour is defined as: "The best…
This provides a delicate ginger flavour, rich in butter, with a…

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