English UsageComparison guide
Modeling vs. Modelling
“Modeling” and “modelling” are regional spellings of the same word family. Cambridge labels “modelling” UK and “modeling” the usual US form.
Use “modeling” in ordinary US English and “modelling” in ordinary UK English.
Key details
Confusion Familyregional-inflection
Rule Familyregional-orthography
Termsmodeling, modelling
Variant ScopeCambridge identifies “modeling” as the US spelling of UK “modelling.”
Further guidance
Core difference
The meaning does not change solely because of the one-l/two-l spelling difference.
Inflection Boundary
Match the spelling to regional or house style and keep related forms consistent where the same convention applies.
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.
- Modelling — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · UK modelling and US usually modeling spelling relationship