To pronounce "american", say AM-er-ic-an — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
american
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AM-er-ic-an
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"american" has 4 syllables: am-er-ic-an. It rhymes with unamerican and afroamerican, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"American" has 4 syllables: am · er · ic · an.
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