How do you pronounce "scary"?

In American English: /ˈskɛri/ (SKEHR-ee). In British English: /skˈɛəɹi/ (SK-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛri/ (SKEHR-ee). In Australian English: /skˈeəɹi/ (SK-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛri/ (SKEHR-ee), while in British English it's /skˈɛəɹi/ (SK-eh-uhr).

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scary

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/ˈskɛri/

SKEHR-ee

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skɛrsc·iary

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