Here's why it's more accurate to say they are dialects of English:
* Shared Roots: Both American and British English stem from the same source, the English language spoken in England.
* Mutual Intelligibility: Speakers of both dialects can generally understand each other, although some regional variations might cause confusion.
* Continuous Evolution: Both dialects continue to evolve and change over time, influenced by factors like technology, cultural shifts, and contact with other languages.
Instead of "American version," you might say:
* American English
* American dialect of English
* U.S. English
Let me know if you'd like to explore specific differences between American and British English, like vocabulary or pronunciation!