How do you pronounce "sport"?

In American English: /ˈspɔrt/ (SPAWRT). In British English: /spˈɔːt/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspɔrt/ (SPAWRT). In Australian English: /spˈɔːt/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɔrt/ (SPAWRT), while in British English it's /spˈɔːt/ (SP).

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sport

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/ˈspɔrt/

SPAWRT

Syllable Breakdown

spɔrtsport

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