American English
American English (AmE, AE, AmEng, USEng, en-US)
American English (IPA: /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/) is a set of dialects of the English language native to the United States.
Etymology
The term "American English" was first used in 1806, in Noah Webster's Dissertations on the English Language: America has a national language that is distinct from British English.
Pronunciation
American English pronunciation varies among speakers from different regions and backgrounds. However, the General American is the accent considered as standard in North America, and it is the pronunciation used in this article.
Varieties
American English has several varieties:
- General American
- Southern American English
- African American Vernacular English
- Midland American English
- Western American English
Vocabulary
American English vocabulary can be divided into two categories: words that are unique to American English, and words that have different meanings in American and British English. Some examples include "elevator" (British English: lift), "truck" (British English: lorry), and "apartment" (British English: flat).
Spelling
American English spelling tends to be simpler than British English spelling. Examples include "color" (British English: colour), "center" (British English: centre), and "defense" (British English: defence).
Grammar
American English grammar is based on the rules of Old English grammar, with some influences from other languages. It is generally more analytical than synthetic, with a structure that tends to be more flexible.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American English
- Wikipedia's article - American English
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