How do you pronounce "sports"?

In American English: /ˈspɔrts/ (SPAWRTS). In British English: /spˈɔːts/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspɔrts/ (SPAWRTS). In Australian English: /spˈɔːts/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɔrts/ (SPAWRTS), while in British English it's /spˈɔːts/ (SP).

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sports

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/ˈspɔrts/

SPAWRTS

Syllable Breakdown

spɔrtssports

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