How American English evolved from its British roots
Summary
American English developed by changing the original British English in pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary. Linguists say these changes started early in American history and grew over time, making American English unique.Key Facts
- American English comes from British English but has many differences.
- Changes include how words are pronounced and spelled.
- Americans created new words not found in British English.
- Dialects, or regional ways of speaking, evolved in the U.S.
- Linguists Anne Curzan and Valerie Fridland discussed these changes on a podcast.
- The podcast is called "In Pursuit of Happiness."
- These language changes began from the earliest days of America.
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