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How do you pronounce America?

The most common pronunciation of "America" is:

əˈmɛr.ɪ.kə

Here's a breakdown:

* ə - like the "a" in "about"

* ˈmɛr - like "mer" in "merry"

* ɪ - like the "i" in "bit"

* - like "ka" in "car"

Important note: The stress is on the second syllable ("mer").

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