How do you pronounce "americas"?

In American English: /əˈmɛrɪkəz/ (uh-MEHR-ik-uhz). In British English: /əmˈɛɹɪkəz/ (uhm-EHR-ik-uhz). In Canadian English: /əˈmɛrɪkəz/ (uh-MEHR-ik-uhz). In Australian English: /ɐmˈɛɹɪkəz/ (ⱯM-ehr-ik).

Is "americas" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈmɛrɪkəz/ (uh-MEHR-ik-uhz), while in British English it's /əmˈɛɹɪkəz/ (uhm-EHR-ik-uhz).

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/əˈmɛrɪkəz/

uh-MEHR-ik-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

əamer·mɛri·ɪkc·əzas

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Last updated: 2026-02-12