How do you pronounce "spice"?

In American English: /ˈspaɪs/ (SPEYES). In British English: /spˈaɪs/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌɪs/ (SPUH-is). In Australian English: /spˈaɪs/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspaɪs/ (SPEYES), while in British English it's /spˈaɪs/ (SP).

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spice

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/ˈspaɪs/

SPEYES

Syllable Breakdown

spaɪsspice

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