How do you pronounce "spouse"?

In American English: /ˈspaʊs/ (SPOWS). In British English: /spˈaʊs/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌʊs/ (SPUH-uus). In Australian English: /spˈaʊs/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspaʊs/ (SPOWS), while in British English it's /spˈaʊs/ (SP).

How to Pronounce "spouse"

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spouse

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/ˈspaʊs/

SPOWS

Syllable Breakdown

spaʊsspouse

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