How do you pronounce "bastard"?

In American English: /ˈbæstɝd/ (BAST-urd). In British English: /bˈɑːstəd/ (B-ahst). In Canadian English: /ˈbæstɝd/ (BAST-urd). In Australian English: /bˈastəd/ (B).

Is "bastard" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæstɝd/ (BAST-urd), while in British English it's /bˈɑːstəd/ (B-ahst).

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bastard

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/ˈbæstɝd/

BAST-urd

Syllable Breakdown

bæstbas·ɝdtard

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