How do you pronounce "scheme"?

In American English: /ˈskiːm/ (SKEEM). In British English: /skˈiːm/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskiːm/ (SKEEM). In Australian English: /skˈiːm/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskiːm/ (SKEEM), while in British English it's /skˈiːm/ (SK).

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scheme

/ˈskiːm/

SKEEM

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skiːmscheme

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