How do you pronounce "spread"?

In American English: /ˈsprɛd/ (SPREHD). In British English: /spɹˈɛd/ (SPR). In Canadian English: /ˈsprɛd/ (SPREHD). In Australian English: /spɹˈɛd/ (SPR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsprɛd/ (SPREHD), while in British English it's /spɹˈɛd/ (SPR).

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spread

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/ˈsprɛd/

SPREHD

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sprɛdspread

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