How do you pronounce "scant"?

In American English: /ˈskænt/ (SKANT). In British English: /skˈænt/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskænt/ (SKANT). In Australian English: /skˈant/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskænt/ (SKANT), while in British English it's /skˈænt/ (SK).

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scant

/ˈskænt/

SKANT

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skæntscant

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