How do you pronounce "spartan"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːrtən/ (SPAHRT-uhn). In British English: /spˈɑːtən/ (SP-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːrtən/ (SPAHRT-uhn). In Australian English: /spˈɑːtən/ (SP-aht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːrtən/ (SPAHRT-uhn), while in British English it's /spˈɑːtən/ (SP-aht).

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spartan

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/ˈspɑːrtən/

SPAHRT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

spɑːrtspar·əntan

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