How do you pronounce "smart"?

In American English: /ˈsmɑːrt/ (SMAHRT). In British English: /smˈɑːt/ (SM). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɑːrt/ (SMAHRT). In Australian English: /smˈɑːt/ (SM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɑːrt/ (SMAHRT), while in British English it's /smˈɑːt/ (SM).

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smart

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/ˈsmɑːrt/

SMAHRT

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smɑːrtsmart

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