How do you pronounce "spearhead"?

In American English: /ˈspɪrˌhɛd/ (SPIR-hehd). In British English: /spˈiəhɛd/ (SP-ee-uhh). In Canadian English: /ˈspɪrˌhɛd/ (SPIR-hehd). In Australian English: /spˈiəhɛd/ (SP-ee-uhh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɪrˌhɛd/ (SPIR-hehd), while in British English it's /spˈiəhɛd/ (SP-ee-uhh).

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spearhead

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/ˈspɪrˌhɛd/

SPIR-hehd

Syllable Breakdown

spɪrspear·hɛdhead

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