Inquiry or enquiry email

The age-old debate!

In the UK, Australia, and other parts of the English-speaking world, the preferred spelling is "enquiry". This is because the word comes from the Old French "enquerre", which is derived from the Latin "inquirere", meaning "to ask or seek".

In the US, Canada, and other parts of North America, the preferred spelling is "inquiry". This is because the word was influenced by the Latin "inquirere" and the English word "inquire", which means "to ask or investigate".

So, if you're writing an email in the UK or Australia, you might use the following:

• "I would like to make an enquiry about your product/service."
• "Please could you provide more information about your enquiry process?"

And if you're writing an email in the US or Canada, you might use the following:

• "I would like to make an inquiry about your product/service."
• "Please could you provide more information about your inquiry process?"

Ultimately, both "enquiry" and "inquiry" are acceptable, and the choice between them usually depends on the region and the context in which you're writing.