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What is the difference between American English and British English?

1, the pronunciation of British English and American English is very different. British English has a large fluctuation in tone, clear articulation and heavy friction;

2. American English is euphemistic and soft, and its pronunciation is more rounded. They are completely different in many vowels, stresses and tones.

In spelling, the difference between British English and American English is also obvious. However, because American media and network technology have swept the world, American English obviously has the absolute upper hand in this respect. English learners in most non-English speaking countries will use American spelling more. In the input of Windows computer system, even if the correct British spelling is entered, it will be forcibly changed to American spelling. Whoever has economic power has the right to speak, which is really an excellent embodiment.

About American English

American English (AE, AmE) is also called American English for short. This is a form of English used in America. It is the most important language in America.

According to the census of 1990, 97% American residents can use English "very well" or "very well", and only 0.8% people don't use English at all, compared with 3.6% in 1890. So far, two-thirds of native English speakers use American English. American English standardized the first generation of British English, which is the second generation of American English in the history of modern English development. American English and British English laid the foundation for the emergence of the third generation of international English.

About British English

British English (British English; BrE), also known as British English, mainly refers to the English rules of English people living in the British Isles, and is the official language of the British mainland and Commonwealth countries. British English is not recognized by all British people. In some non-English speaking areas, especially Scotland, Wales and Ireland, different dialects are advocated. They think that forcibly unifying English is tantamount to unreasonable humiliation. However, for the British, they just take the evolution of dialects too seriously. British English is also a symbol of the nobility and elegance of the British people, and it is loved by many English learners because of its clear pronunciation characteristics.

Source: Baidu Encyclopedia: American English

Source: Baidu Encyclopedia: British English