How do you pronounce "scarf"?

In American English: /ˈskɑːrf/ (SKAHRF). In British English: /skˈɑːf/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɑːrf/ (SKAHRF). In Australian English: /skˈɑːf/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɑːrf/ (SKAHRF), while in British English it's /skˈɑːf/ (SK).

How to Pronounce "scarf"

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scarf

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/ˈskɑːrf/

SKAHRF

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skɑːrfscarf

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