How do you pronounce "sparring"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːrɪŋ/ (SPAHR-ing). In British English: /spˈɑːɹɪŋ/ (SP-ahr). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːrɪŋ/ (SPAHR-ing). In Australian English: /spˈɑːɹɪŋ/ (SP-ahr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːrɪŋ/ (SPAHR-ing), while in British English it's /spˈɑːɹɪŋ/ (SP-ahr).

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sparring

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/ˈspɑːrɪŋ/

SPAHR-ing

Syllable Breakdown

spɑːrspar·ɪŋring

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