How do you pronounce "scald"?

In American English: /ˈskɔld/ (SKAWLD). In British English: /skˈɔːld/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɔld/ (SKAWLD). In Australian English: /skˈɒld/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɔld/ (SKAWLD), while in British English it's /skˈɔːld/ (SK).

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scald

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/ˈskɔld/

SKAWLD

Syllable Breakdown

skɔldscald

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