How do you pronounce "sponsored"?

In American English: /ˈspɑːnsɝd/ (SPAHNS-urd). In British English: /spˈɒnsəd/ (SP-ons). In Canadian English: /ˈspɑːnsɝd/ (SPAHNS-urd). In Australian English: /spˈɒnsəd/ (SP-ons).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɑːnsɝd/ (SPAHNS-urd), while in British English it's /spˈɒnsəd/ (SP-ons).

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/ˈspɑːnsɝd/

SPAHNS-urd

Syllable Breakdown

spɑːnsspon·ɝdsored

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