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Pronounce the word 'zebra' in AE and BE.

American: [ zee-bruh ] British: [ zeb-ruh ]

How do you say 'trousers' in American English?

pants

What happens to 're' in American English? Give an example.

It switches - centre vs center

Discuss the difference between 'uni' and 'college' in the AE and BE?

BE: uni = university and is after college ; AE: college= BE university

What does 'gutted' mean in BE?

It means “very upset” or “disappointed.” The slang, found in the 1970s, is thought to originate from the notion of being sick to one’s guts.

Pronounce the word 'schedule' in AE and BE.

American: [ skej-ool or skej-oo-uhl ] British: [ shed-yool or shej-ool ]

What are the informal words for 'pound' and 'dollar'?

quid and buck

Which is American and which is British: defence vs defense?

defense = American ; defence = British

How do you say (and spell) 'cookie' in British English?

biscuit

How do you say 'car park' in American English?

parking lot

What's another way to say 'take the mickey' in BE?

Take the piss

Pronounce the word 'advertisement' in AE and BE.

American: [ ad-ver-tahyz-muhnt ] British: [ ad-vur-tis-muhnt ]

How do you spell 'traveled' in British English?

Double L - travelled

How do you say 'garbage/trash' in British English?

rubbish

What does 'knackered' mean in BE?

tired, worn-out,beat,exhausted (used to mean 'kill')

What does 'bants' mean in BE?

Laughter-filled conversations with teasing - in AE it's jsut banter

How do you say 'french fries' in British English?

chips

Pronounce the word 'lieutenant' in AE and BE.

American: [ loo-ten–uhnt ] British: [ lef-ten–uhnt ]

Pronounce the word 'mall' in AE and BE.

American: [ mawl ] British: [ mal ]