How do you pronounce "speed"?

In American English: /ˈspiːd/ (SPEED). In British English: /spˈiːd/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspiːd/ (SPEED). In Australian English: /spˈiːd/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspiːd/ (SPEED), while in British English it's /spˈiːd/ (SP).

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speed

/ˈspiːd/

SPEED

Syllable Breakdown

spiːdspeed

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