How do you pronounce "spark"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːrk/ (SPAHRK). In British English: /spˈɑːk/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːrk/ (SPAHRK). In Australian English: /spˈɑːk/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːrk/ (SPAHRK), while in British English it's /spˈɑːk/ (SP).

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spark

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/ˈspɑːrk/

SPAHRK

Syllable Breakdown

spɑːrkspark

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