“Vocalizations” or “Vocalisations”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 4 prefer “vocalizations” and 2 prefer “vocalisations”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	vocalizations	vocalisations	Preference
United States	98	2	“vocalizations”
United Kingdom	47	53	“vocalisations”
India	100	0	“vocalizations”
Philippines	100	0	“vocalizations”
Canada	100	0	“vocalizations”
Australia	44	56	“vocalisations”
Liberia	0	0	Not enough data
Ireland	0	0	Not enough data
New Zealand	0	0	Not enough data
Jamaica	0	0	Not enough data
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.

“vocalizations”

…through the natural communication through vocalizations performed by non-human primates in…
Vocalizations and tail slapping may be…
…birds are notable for their vocalizations, especially their ability to mimic…
…flying” displays; they use special vocalizations to advise other colony members…
…have been described as "ecstatic vocalizations", including "sighs, growls and groans…
…that maternal responsiveness to children's vocalizations at 13 months of age…
…make coughing, hissing, and bellowing vocalizations usually when feeling threatened.
Vocalizations are high-pitched, lisping or tinkling,…
…methods, animal auditory systems and vocalizations, psychological and physiological testing procedures,…
…brought together with long distance vocalizations.

“vocalisations”

Twenty-five distinct vocalisations are recognised, many of which…
…zubr makes a variety of vocalisations depending on its mood and…
…extensive geographical variation in its vocalisations, but calls include a sharp
Cytochrome b sequence data and vocalisations indicate that the Gran Canaria/Tenerife…
…also mimics capable of complex vocalisations.
Cliff Swallow Vocalisations – Song and Calls
Vocalisations of the great spotted kiwi…
It differs in appearance and vocalisations from its relative, and genetic…
…other with a variety of vocalisations.
Although the reason for the vocalisations remains a mystery, they appear…

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