How do you pronounce "spends"?

In American English: /ˈspɛndz/ (SPEHNDZ). In British English: /spˈɛndz/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspɛndz/ (SPEHNDZ). In Australian English: /spˈɛndz/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɛndz/ (SPEHNDZ), while in British English it's /spˈɛndz/ (SP).

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spends

/ˈspɛndz/

SPEHNDZ

Syllable Breakdown

spɛndzspends

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