How do you pronounce "shards"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːrdz/ (SHAHRDZ). In British English: /ʃˈɑːdz/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːrdz/ (SHAHRDZ). In Australian English: /ʃˈɑːdz/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːrdz/ (SHAHRDZ), while in British English it's /ʃˈɑːdz/ (SH).

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shards

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/ˈʃɑːrdz/

SHAHRDZ

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːrdzshards

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