How do you pronounce "sarcasm"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/ (SAHR-kaz-uhm). In British English: /sˈɑːkæzəm/ (S-ahk-az). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/ (SAHR-kaz-uhm). In Australian English: /sˈɑːkazəm/ (S-ahk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/ (SAHR-kaz-uhm), while in British English it's /sˈɑːkæzəm/ (S-ahk-az).

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sarcasm

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/ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

SAHR-kaz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

sɑːrsar·kæzca·əmsm

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