HOW TO PRONOUNCE
america
/əˈmɛɹɪkə/
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What does america mean?
proper noun
- A supercontinent consisting of North America, Central America and South America regarded as a whole; in full, the Americas.
- A country in North America; in full, United States of America.
- A female given name.
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proper noun
- A town in Limburg, Netherlands.
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IPA pronunciation
/əˈmɛɹɪkə/
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He had formerly been in business at Bristol, but failed in debt to a number of people, compounded and went to America.
"And if he don't use his privileges, do you think he'll be a fit person to manage your paint in South America?"
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And now, men and women of America, is this a thing to be trifled with, apologized for, and passed over in silence?
There is an abundance of printed information on the animal life of America, to the west as well as to the east.
If I should be asked what is most essential for the successful carrying on of business in America I would say advertising.