How do you pronounce "spuds"?

In American English: /ˈspʌdz/ (SPUHDZ). In British English: /spˈɐdz/ (SP). In Canadian English: /ˈspʌdz/ (SPUHDZ). In Australian English: /spˈʌdz/ (SP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspʌdz/ (SPUHDZ), while in British English it's /spˈɐdz/ (SP).

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spuds

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/ˈspʌdz/

SPUHDZ

Syllable Breakdown

spʌdzspuds

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