How do you pronounce "spend"?

In American English: /ˈspɛnd/ (SPEHND). In British English: /spˈɛnd/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspɛnd/ (SPEHND). In Australian English: /spˈɛnd/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɛnd/ (SPEHND), while in British English it's /spˈɛnd/ (SP).

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spend

/ˈspɛnd/

SPEHND

Syllable Breakdown

spɛndspend

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