How do you pronounce "spasms"?

In American English: /ˈspæzəmz/ (SPAZ-uhmz). In British English: /spˈazəmz/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspæzəmz/ (SPAZ-uhmz). In Australian English: /spˈazəmz/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspæzəmz/ (SPAZ-uhmz), while in British English it's /spˈazəmz/ (SP).

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spasms

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/ˈspæzəmz/

SPAZ-uhmz

Syllable Breakdown

spæzspa·əmzsms

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