General American

/ˈd͡ʒɛn.ɚ.əl əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən/

proper noun

The form of pronunciation of the English language considered to be typical of the United States, largely derived from a Midwestern accent.

Similar
Standard American
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative initialism GA · alternative abbreviation acronym acronym GenAm

  1. The form of pronunciation of the English language considered to be typical of the United States, largely derived from a Midwestern accent.

    Synonyms: Standard American

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe form of pronunciation of the English language considered to be typical of the United States, largely derived from a Midwestern accent.

Similar
Standard American
Also see
standard american

Translations

Japanese 一般米語
  • 一般米語 (ippan Beigo)pronunciation of English typical of the US
Cite this entry
APA

General American. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/General%20American

MLA

“General American.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/General%20American. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “General American,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/General%20American.

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