How do you pronounce "space"?

In American English: /ˈspeɪs/ (SPAYS). In British English: /spˈeɪs/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspeɪs/ (SPAYS). In Australian English: /spˈeɪs/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspeɪs/ (SPAYS), while in British English it's /spˈeɪs/ (SP).

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space

/ˈspeɪs/

SPAYS

Syllable Breakdown

speɪsspace

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