British vs American English: 4 Key PRONUNCIATION Differences You Need to Know

In this English lesson, you're going to learn 4 major differences between British and American English pronunciation. Watch the video to find out what these are.

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[JGS]

I prefer and I always listen british english.

[nestorhernandezcruz]

British accent is amazing. When I started learning English I used to focus on British pronunciation but after two years I changed my mind about which accent was convenient for me and I decided to quit on British accent. I love it though.
Your channel is the only one that I see in British.

[أسماءمحمود-لل]

I live uk and I like to learn accent British English.

[PauloVitor-ugyj]

My favourite type of English is the British one which was/is spoken by many Famous musicians like The Beatles, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger and others.

[ΦωτεινήΑμάντου]

I think American sounds are easier for the Greeks to imitate, but I personally prefer British pronunciation, though it's harder for me to acquire. It sounds smoother to my ears.

[lollylolly]

Hello from France!
Without a doubt, I prefer British accent to American accent.
I have some difficulty with the American "a". For example in "marry" or "carry". it sounds like an "e".
Thank you very much, Jack:

[udjomary]

Hi, I'm over 50 years old. I love your program because I improved through it. I like the accent British more and I don't want to mix, so as not to shuffle everything, lol 😂.
Maybe later, not now.
Thank you for the good work.
Maria José
UK

[vi]

I do like this lesson.
Hope you could give us more in the future.

[courageouschamp]

I mostly prefer british accent because it is non rhotic. And I am not comfortable with r sound at the end of words.
But, sometimes I use both the accents 😁 at a time.

[sonphantrung]

Your lessons are very great, not like others

[carolinamacedo]

I prefer British accent. It sounds very exquisite to me. I'm a Portuguese speaker.

[wahida]

The easiest pronciation for me is The british one.Iam lucky because you are a british.thank you.

[vibhanshuagarwal]

Hi Jack,
I am from India, and we learnt British spelling and Grammar at School, so I have a British bias. Though, in terms of pronunciation, Indians are all over the place!

At work, though I work for an American MNC, so we use American spellings. Of late, my spellings have gotten mixed up. Of my own accord, I'd instead write "flavour" than "flavor", which I perceive as a bastardisation of the English language.

That said, for the uninitiated American spelling & grammar are probably easier to grasp. E.g. it is easier to say "dwarfs" than "dwarves" though the latter is more elegant. Not to forget, I do have an originality bias too, and the "British" is the closest to the English over the ages.

Now for the pronunciation, I like both - American because I have been watching Hollywood movies since I was young and British since it is usually the more elegant - correct rate of speech, pitch etc. which is smoother and more comfortable on the ears.

On another note, as you have also mentioned earlier, American's inherently have more warmth, and with specific accents, it reflects in their voice too. Your wife is a good example!

My apologies for the lengthy post!!

[sakissouliotis]

I prefer your accent Jack!!!You speak always nice and clear!!!Love your Videos!!

[arquimedesramos]

I prefer British accent even though Americana accent is easier to understand. At least from my point of view, thank you Jack another useful lesson.

[theeverlastingfather]

I would love to command British, particularly Newcastle, accent.

[lorenomenezesdasilveira]

Very nice lesson! My English is American English, I was taught by American people or Brazilian who lived in America, however British English talked by RP speakers are clearer and preferable for me. Interesting, I pronounce words like Tuesday as "Tchiusdei", like in UK. There are other differences, "apple", for example, Americans say épal (open e), British, "apel", but in general, there are many words where the "a" is pronounced "é" by Americans, sometimes "e" (closed).

[jianzhu]

I used to listen to more American English than British English, so I am used to American English sound. But I like both sounds.

[jenniferhollering]

Hello Jack! I'm dual nationality, living in UK for nearly 20 years! I have one for you: can you pronounce knows and nose?

[VICT]

It's good explanation! some teachers don't explain that, I'm from Colombia and for a Spanish speaker could be confused from beginning, I have been learning English some years ago, I started listening to more British people for my girlfriend and afterwards American English from US, because in Colombia there are call centers from US, and searching a job I had to listen American English, the most time is hard to understand their accent or maybe pronunciation from US, but I could identify the difference listen British, Austrian, and American English from US, maybe the accent it's difficult to know where is from but once knowing the difference with the pronunciation in English speakers evidence where is from the person.. XD. In my opinion I prefer British pronunciation is clearer and understanding for me.