Amazon is a proper noun used for a major multinational company and a large rainforest region in South America. In general usage it refers to the company’s name or the river and region associated with the rainforest. The term carries strong branding and cultural associations, and pronunciation guidance varies slightly with regional accent, though the core syllables remain /ˈæ.məˌzɒn/ or /ˈæ.məˌzɛn/ depending on speaker. Ensure clear distinction from the river’s name in some contexts.
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