Merchandize vs Merchandise

Correct US spelling?

[sem4u]

Which is version of merchandise / merchandize used in the USA? I think it is the -ize version, but after a few searches I am not so sure...

Thanks

sem4u

[BigDave]

For the noun form, I have only seen the -ise version used. I have seen the -ize and -izing versions used in the verb form.

[stapel]

It appears that both are acceptable, though -ise is considered by many to be the more correct spelling.

[spellingsociety.org...]
[m-w.com...]
[saigon.com...]
[alt-usage-english.org...]

To a certain extent, this looks to be an "American-English versus British-English" thing. Just try to make sure you spell the word the same way throughout a given page, and you should be okay.

Eliz.

[sem4u]

Thank you both.

I am going to use the -ise version.