English UsageComparison guide
Labeling vs. Labelling
“Labeling” and “labelling” are regional spellings of the same -ing form. Cambridge marks “labelling” as UK usage and “labeling” as the US form.
Use “labeling” in US English and “labelling” in UK English, unless your house style specifies otherwise.
Key details
Confusion Familyregional inflection spelling
Rule Familyregional-orthography
TermsLabeling, Labelling
Further guidance
Core difference
“Labeling” is the ordinary US spelling, while “labelling” is the ordinary UK spelling of the -ing form of “label.”
Usage Boundary
The forms do not differ in meaning. Match the regional spelling system or house style used elsewhere in the document.
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.
- Labelling — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Dictionary evidence that “labelling” is the UK form and “labeling” the US form.