How do you pronounce "sprout"?

In American English: /ˈspraʊt/ (SPROWT). In British English: /spɹˈaʊt/ (SPR). In Canadian English: /ˈsprʌʊt/ (SPRUH-uut). In Australian English: /spɹˈaʊt/ (SPR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspraʊt/ (SPROWT), while in British English it's /spɹˈaʊt/ (SPR).

How to Pronounce "sprout"

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sprout

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/ˈspraʊt/

SPROWT

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spraʊtsprout

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