The difference between British and American English

Aside from spelling and vocabulary, there are certain grammar differences between British and American English. For instance, in American English, collective nouns are considered singular (e.g. The band is playing). ... 'Needn't', which is commonly used in British English, is rarely, if at all used in American English.

1. What are the main differences between American and British English?
2. What is the major difference between American English and British English in connection with phonetics?
3. Is British or American English better?
4. Is British English harder than American English?
5. Why do British people say bloody?
6. Which English accent is best?
7. Is Google American or British?
8. What is UK English called?
9. What is English of America?
10. Does Canada use UK or US English?
11. Does Singapore use UK or US English?
12. Is American accent easier than British?

What are the main differences between American and British English?

The most noticeable difference between American and British English is vocabulary. There are hundreds of everyday words that are different. For example, Brits call the front of a car the bonnet, while Americans call it the hood. Americans go on vacation, while Brits go on holidays, or hols.

What is the major difference between American English and British English in connection with phonetics?

British English and American sound noticeably different. The most obvious difference is the way the letter r is pronounced. In British English, when r comes after a vowel in the same syllable (as in car, hard, or market), the r is not pronounced. In American English the r is pronounced.

Is British or American English better?

'Best' is a subjective quality (and in any case is a superlative where only a comparative is needed), but I would have to say that in written English, American English (AmE) is slightly more rational in its spelling (program, dialog) while in speech, British English (BrE) is clearly 'better'.

Is British English harder than American English?

Teaching here in Switzerland, I have had students say they find British E easier while others disagree and say Am E is easier. ... However, if you're just comparing standard TV-announcer dialects, the other answers are right; British English is not harder to understand unless you're used to American English.

Why do British people say bloody?

Bloody. Don't worry, it's not a violent word… it has nothing to do with “blood”.”Bloody” is a common word to give more emphasis to the sentence, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise. Something may be “bloody marvellous” or “bloody awful“. Having said that, British people do sometimes use it when expressing anger…

Which English accent is best?

British accent has been rated as the most attractive English accent in the world, according to a new survey by the CEOWORLD magazine.
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Is Google American or British?

Google

What is UK English called?

The term British English refers to the varieties of the English language spoken and written in Great Britain (or, more narrowly defined, in England). Also called UK English, English English, and Anglo-English — though these terms are not applied consistently by linguists (or by anyone else for that matter).

What is English of America?

American English or United States English is the dialect of the English language spoken in the United States of America. It is different in some ways from other types of English, such as British English. Many types of American English came from local dialects in England.

Does Canada use UK or US English?

Spelling In British, American And Canadian English

Many people think that the biggest difference between Canadian English and American English is the spelling — after all, Canadians use British spelling, right? Not really. Canadian spelling combines British and American rules and adds some domestic idiosyncrasies.

Does Singapore use UK or US English?

Although Standard Singapore English (SSE) is mainly influenced by British English and, recently, American English, there are other languages that also contribute to its use on a regular basis. The majority of Singaporeans speak more than one language, with many speaking three to four.

Is American accent easier than British?

In this aspect, British English (Received Pronunciation) is better than American English (General American). No accent is inherently more difficult or easier than any other accent. There is nothing about any style of pronunciation 'per se' which would make it any more or less accessible to the learner.