How to Pronounce “america

word

/əˈmɛɹəkə/, /əˈmɛɹɪkə/
uh-MAIR-uh-kuh
/əˈmɛɹɪkə/
uh-MAIR-i-kuh

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈmɛɹəkə/, /əˈmɛɹɪkə/

British English

/əˈmɛɹɪkə/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-MAIR-uh-kuh

UK

uh-MAIR-i-kuh

Listen in Context

Christopher Columbus sailed to America in 1492.

After moving to America, my cousin had to adjust to a new lifestyle.

There's more to America than just New York and Los Angeles.

America is a large and powerful country.