How do you pronounce "spare"?

In American English: /ˈspɛr/ (SPEHR). In British English: /spˈɛə/ (SP-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈspɛr/ (SPEHR). In Australian English: /spˈeə/ (SP-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɛr/ (SPEHR), while in British English it's /spˈɛə/ (SP-eh).

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spare

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/ˈspɛr/

SPEHR

Syllable Breakdown

spɛrspare

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