@Threepio The S is the original, the Z is the later upstart 😁

@meJess Now I realize 😀

@WormMan never eat cake, eat sausage sandwiches and remain young ( one of a few helpers I got at school).
If it helps: big elephants can always understand small elephants (because)

@DancesWithWolves I before E except after C

@meJess Thanks for that neighbour. It was weighing on my mind somewhat that at least eight words break that rule and it didn't seem to be the most efficient way to remember the order. In the end you just have to learn the spellings at your leisure. 🧐 🤣

@JSul3
The word "cancelled" with two 'Ls' is the British spelling of the word which is used in all English speaking Nations around the world, EXCEPT the USA.

In American English, the word "cancelled" becomes "canceled' with one "L".

Think of it this way whenever you write it:

"The past-tense of 'cancel' has one 'L' cancelled from it's spelling.

As an American, you would write "canceled" if addressing a fellow American.

If you were addressing anyone from an English speaking Nation outside the USA, they would immediately note your mis-spelling of the word 'cancelled".

@swirlie
I thought it may have had to do with GB spelling.

I've seen both in the US on news and sports reports.

I prefer the two L's....but that's just me.

@JSul3
The version with two 'Ls' is the correct version, grammatically speaking.

Keep in mind as well that the English language was not invented by the Brits. It's only been the last few hundred years that the British Monarchy took ownership of the English language and called it their own, but by no means did Great Britain have anything to do with the inception of English into our global society.

American English was created as a trolling 'taunt' ..or slap in the face to King Charles the 3rd, who America's British ancestors were fleeing when they left England 250 years ago on their way to start a new life in North America.