How do you pronounce "sharks"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːrks/ (SHAHRKS). In British English: /ʃˈɑːks/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːrks/ (SHAHRKS). In Australian English: /ʃˈɑːks/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːrks/ (SHAHRKS), while in British English it's /ʃˈɑːks/ (SH).

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sharks

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/ˈʃɑːrks/

SHAHRKS

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːrkssharks

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