Question

Найдите такие слова ,которые по английски и по американски звучат по разному,но имеют одинаковый смысл .Например- конфеты ---по английски sweet,по американски candiries.     Пожалуйста в пределах сил,но как можно больше))

Answer 1

Words with different pronunciation in British and American English

Sure, here are some examples of words that have different pronunciations in British and American English but have the same meaning:

1. Tomato: In British English, it is pronounced as "to-MAY-toe," whereas in American English, it is pronounced as "to-MAH-toe." 2. Advertisement: In British English, it is pronounced as "ad-ver-TYZ-muhnt," whereas in American English, it is pronounced as "ad-ver-TIZE-muhnt." 3. Schedule: In British English, it is pronounced as "SHED-yool," whereas in American English, it is pronounced as "SKED-yool." 4. Mobile: In British English, it is pronounced as "MOH-bile," whereas in American English, it is pronounced as "MOH-buhl." 5. Herb: In British English, it is pronounced as "H-erb" (with a silent 'h'), whereas in American English, it is pronounced as "erb" (without the silent 'h'). 6. Privacy: In British English, it is pronounced as "PRY-vuh-see," whereas in American English, it is pronounced as "PRY-vuh-see" or "PRIV-uh-see."

Please note that these are just a few examples, and there are many more words that have different pronunciations in British and American English.