American
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to the United States of America or its people, language, or culture. Can also refer to the Americas more broadly.
“American football is quite different from association football.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈmɛrɪkən/
Syllables
a·mer·i·can
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Wordle
Proper adjective with three A's and -CAN ending
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; proper adjectives may have restricted use
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