How to Pronounce "americanism"
word
əˈmɛɹɪkəˌnɪzəm
uh-MER-ih-ku-NIZ-um
əˈmɛr.ɪ.kəˌnɪz.əm
uh-MER-ih-ku-NIZ-um
Definition
An 'Americanism' is a word, expression, or characteristic that is typical of American English or culture, or support for the United States and its values.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈmɛɹɪkəˌnɪzəm
British English
əˈmɛr.ɪ.kəˌnɪz.əm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MER-ih-ku-NIZ-um
UK
uh-MER-ih-ku-NIZ-um
Listen in Context
The word 'cookie' is an Americanism for 'biscuit'.
Many Americanisms are now used around the world.
His speech was full of Americanisms.
You can spot an Americanism when you hear someone say 'apartment' instead of 'flat'.