How do you pronounce "spasm"?

In American English: /ˈspæzəm/ (SPAZ-uhm). In British English: /spˈæzəm/ (SP-az). In Canadian English: /ˈspæzəm/ (SPAZ-uhm). In Australian English: /spˈazəm/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspæzəm/ (SPAZ-uhm), while in British English it's /spˈæzəm/ (SP-az).

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spasm

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/ˈspæzəm/

SPAZ-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

spæzsp·əmasm

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