American English
/əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kə/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The United States, especially in everyday speech.
Practice out loudThe United States, especially in everyday speech.
My sister lives in America.
America has fifty states.
In everyday American English, America usually means the United States. For both continents, say the Americas.
in America · America's economy · America's history
in + America
America's + noun
The two large continents, North America and South America, considered together.
The history of America is very diverse.
Many plants are native to America.
This meaning is less common in American English. The Americas is usually clearer.
the Americas · North and South America