How do you pronounce "quark"?

In American English: /ˈkwɑːrk/ (KWAHRK). In British English: /kwˈɑːk/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɑːrk/ (KWAHRK). In Australian English: /kwˈɑːk/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɑːrk/ (KWAHRK), while in British English it's /kwˈɑːk/ (KW).

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quark

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/ˈkwɑːrk/

KWAHRK

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kwɑːrkquark

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