“Recognizable” or “Recognisable”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 5 prefer “recognizable” and 4 prefer “recognisable”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	recognizable	recognisable	Preference
United States	98	2	“recognizable”
United Kingdom	22	78	“recognisable”
India	51	49	“recognizable”
Philippines	100	0	“recognizable”
Canada	95	5	“recognizable”
Australia	24	76	“recognisable”
Liberia	0	0	Not enough data
Ireland	23	77	“recognisable”
New Zealand	36	64	“recognisable”
Jamaica	100	0	“recognizable”
Trinidad & Tobago	0	0	Not enough data
Guyana	0	0	Not enough data

Usage

Examples in context

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

“recognizable”

…colour which makes her works recognizable.
The most recognizable of these symbols was a…
…computer-animated in a crude, easily recognizable style produced with the software…
…the original is often barely recognizable.
All buses are easily recognizable even from a distance due…
…is one of the most recognizable landmarks to Memphis residents and
Several very recognizable reporters, whose bylines could be…
…a name that is very recognizable to the ardent Latin music
…a dozen proto-Byblian characters are recognizable.
…possession of the campus’ most recognizable feature - the imposing Main

“recognisable”

…having a fixed distinctive sign recognisable at a distance (there are…
…in pairs and were easily recognisable in their navy uniform coats.
…frustrated voyeurs who are the recognisable bourgeoisie of the Egyptian summer.
…level and creating an instantly recognisable feature for the station" at…
…the Year ahead of more recognisable names such as Shiv Chanderpaul…
…the most memorable and instantly recognisable figure ever to officiate at…
…is one of their most recognisable characteristics.
…a mile, their extent still recognisable by steep, rugged ground and…
…was indeed unique – instantly recognisable, no-nonsense and authoritative.
…the needs of an immediately recognisable visual metaphor, and one including…

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