How do you pronounce "spike"?

In American English: /ˈspaɪk/ (SPEYEK). In British English: /spˈaɪk/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌɪk/ (SPUH-ik). In Australian English: /spˈaɪk/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspaɪk/ (SPEYEK), while in British English it's /spˈaɪk/ (SP).

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spike

rare

/ˈspaɪk/

SPEYEK

Syllable Breakdown

spaɪkspike

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