Analyze vs. Analyse
“Analyze” is the standard US spelling and “analyse” is the standard UK spelling of the same verb. The distinction is regional spelling; use the form that matches the target variety or editorial style.
“Analyze” is the standard US spelling and “analyse” is the standard UK spelling of the same verb.
Key details
Choose the right form
| Variety / style | Preferred spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| US English | analyze | Standard US spelling. |
| UK English | analyse | Standard UK spelling. |
| House style specifies a dictionary/variety | follow that style | The verb’s meaning does not change. |
Quick tests
Regional-style test
Is the document following US spelling conventions?
If yes: Use “analyze.”
If no: Use “analyse” when UK spelling or the governing style requires it.
Caveat: This is a regional spelling difference, not a semantic distinction.
Examples
US style: We will analyze the survey results.
“Analyze” matches US spelling.
UK style: We will analyse the survey results.
“Analyse” matches UK spelling.
Further guidance
Core difference
“Analyze” is the standard US spelling and “analyse” is the standard UK spelling of the same verb.
Fast Test
Choose the form that matches the intended meaning, grammatical role, and documented regional convention; do not treat a standard regional variant as an error.
Variant Boundary
The distinction is regional spelling; use the form that matches the target variety or editorial style.
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- ANALYZE — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · US spelling of “analyse”
- ANALYSE — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge University Press · UK spelling “analyse”; US “analyze”