American English

What Is American English?

American English is the way people in the United States speak the English language. It is used in schools, government, and business all over the country. In most places, it is the main language people speak at home. American English is also used in many U.S. territories, except for Puerto Rico, where Spanish is more common.

Fun Facts About American English

American English has many special words and sounds. Some words come from Native American languages, like opossum, raccoon, and squash. Other words come from languages like Dutch and German, such as cookie and kindergarten.

People in different parts of the United States sometimes say words a little differently. For example, most Americans say all the “r” sounds at the end of words, but some places, like eastern New England and New York City, often drop the “r” sound in certain words. There are also fun regional accents, like those in Boston, Pittsburgh, and the South.

American English is always changing, with new ways of speaking appearing all the time. It is the most common language in the country and is very important around the world.