How Do You Spell Licorice in England

So how do the Brits spell “licorice”? A: In UK and Ireland, they’re into “liquorice” – and tend to use this spelling exclusively.

Is it spelled liquorice or licorice?

As of 2021, its English common name is spelled “liquorice” in most of the Commonwealth, but “licorice” in the United States and sometimes Canada. Historically, there were numerous other spellings.

Why is liquorice spelled licorice?

Liquorice (American English: licorice) is a word that derives from the Old French licoresse (the equivalent of the modern French règlisse). The English word kept the pronunciation of the original word.