How do you pronounce "scare"?

In American English: /ˈskɛr/ (SKEHR). In British English: /skˈɛə/ (SK-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛr/ (SKEHR). In Australian English: /skˈeə/ (SK-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛr/ (SKEHR), while in British English it's /skˈɛə/ (SK-eh).

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scare

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/ˈskɛr/

SKEHR

Syllable Breakdown

skɛrscare

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