How do you pronounce "sprawl"?

In American English: /ˈsprɔl/ (SPRAWL). In British English: /spɹˈɔːl/ (SPR). In Canadian English: /ˈsprɔl/ (SPRAWL). In Australian English: /spɹˈɔːl/ (SPR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsprɔl/ (SPRAWL), while in British English it's /spɹˈɔːl/ (SPR).

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sprawl

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/ˈsprɔl/

SPRAWL

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sprɔlsprawl

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