How to Pronounce "america"
word
/əˈmɛɹəkə/, /əˈmɛɹɪkə/
uh-MAIR-uh-kuh
/əˈmɛɹɪkə/
uh-MAIR-i-kuh
Definition
'America' usually refers to the United States of America, but can also mean the entire American continent (North, Central, and South America).
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈmɛɹəkə/, /əˈmɛɹɪkə/
British English
/əˈmɛɹɪkə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MAIR-uh-kuh
UK
uh-MAIR-i-kuh
Listen in Context
America is a large and powerful country.
Many people dream of visiting America one day.
Christopher Columbus sailed to America in 1492.
After moving to America, my cousin had to adjust to a new lifestyle.