The Macquarie Spellchecker is a comprehensive resource of around 270,000 Australian English terms, drawn from the Macquarie Dictionary. This extensive list includes headwords, inflected forms, and derived forms, providing a complete family of words. For example, the entry for “zip” encompasses not only the base word but also related forms such as “zips,” “zipped,” “zipping,” as well as “zippy,” “zippier,” “zippiest,” “zipper,” and “zippers.” 

The guide is curated to reflect the standard Australian English spellings and is ideal for use in applications requiring accuracy and consistency, ensuring that words like “colour” are used in place of “color,” in line with Australian conventions.

Key Features

• 270,000 Entries: Comprehensive coverage of Australian English, including headwords, inflected forms, and derived forms.
• Standardised Australian Spelling: Includes only the preferred Australian English spellings (e.g., “colour” over “color”) to ensure consistency.
• Complete Word Families: Captures both base words and their derivatives, providing a thorough list that reflects the full range of Australian English usage.
• Authoritative Source: Extracted from the Macquarie Dictionary, the leading authority on Australian English.

Use Cases for Spellchecker Data

• Professional Editing and Proofreading: Ensure documents, publications, and online content maintain consistent Australian English spelling. Ideal for professional editors, proofreaders, and content managers who need to uphold spelling standards across all forms of communication.
• Educational Resources: Support educators in teaching Australian English spelling. The guide is valuable for curriculum development, helping students understand the specific spelling rules and conventions that distinguish Australian English from other variants.
• Software Development for Spell Checking: Integrate the spelling list into spell-checking tools, word processors, or text editors to ensure users receive accurate Australian English spelling suggestions. This resource is essential for developers building localised language tools for Australian audiences.
• Corporate Communication: Standardise corporate documents, emails, reports, and marketing materials with consistent Australian English spelling. This ensures that all written communication reflects a unified, professional, and culturally relevant language standard.

Format & Integration

Our data sets are available in HTML, XML or CSV format, as well as MP3 for audio pronunciations, ensuring we can easily integrate with a range of software environments.