Advanced American English Dictionary: Macmillan

Author: Compiled by Macmillan Education Ltd., UK
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: The differences between American and British English in pronunciation are distinguished using phonetic symbols. In American English, many words ending with the /r/ sound have an /r/ added at the end of the phonetic symbol. The differences in word stress between American and British English are also clearly marked. For example, in the word "necessarily," the stress falls on the th syllable in British English, while in American English, the stress falls on the third syllable. In summary, it can be seen that the "Macmillan Advanced American Dictionary" is an essential reference for American English enthusiasts, learners who wish to master American English, and professionals who use American English as a communication tool. For researchers exploring the similarities and differences between American and British English, it holds even greater reference value.