Is there any difference between speciality and specialty or are they just different spellings of the same word?
Thanks,
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Hi Torsten!
I think there is no difference in meaning- just two different spellings.
Regards
Hi Torsten,
Speciality is something general, and specialty is more specific. Eg: He is an Engineer, the specialty in Piping.
I just try to answer from my point of view, so please correct me if I am wrong.
Rgds,
Saras
I looked up my extra thick Oxford dictionary, and it said “speciality”=“specialty”.
Regards,
Natasha.
This means that your Mr. Thick dictionary agrees with Mr. Me. It is a great honor for ‘him’. 
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Hi Dear Torsten,
“Specialty” is used in American English,but “Speciality” in British English.
Surprisingly,those plural forms are the same:“Specialities”.
Regards,
Morteza
In the US it’s “specialty” and “specialties” is the plural form.
Yes, I also think that both are having the same meaning, ‘the area of expertise’. The first is British English and other is American English.
Have a good day.
Reji.
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I agree with Prezbucky. In the US, the word “specialty” is normally the version of that word that is used. And the plural form of “specialty” is “specialties”.
I associate the use of the word “speciality” with British English.
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I will go further. “Specialty” is used in American English, and “speciality” is more common in British English.
If you say “speciality” in North America, you will sound like a circus ringmaster.