English pronunciation
How to pronounce “america”
Phonetic spelling
uh-MER-uh-kuh
IPA /əˈmɛɹəkə/
Syllable stress
uh·MER·uh·kuh
Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.
How do you spell “america”?
a m e r i c a
“america” is spelled A-M-E-R-I-C-A. It is pronounced uh-MER-uh-kuh, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.
Hear it in a sentence
I have always wanted to visit America.
America is known for its diverse cultures.