How do you pronounce "scholar"?

In American English: /ˈskɑːlɝ/ (SKAHL-ur). In British English: /skˈɒlə/ (SK-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈskɑːlɝ/ (SKAHL-ur). In Australian English: /skˈɒlə/ (SK-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɑːlɝ/ (SKAHL-ur), while in British English it's /skˈɒlə/ (SK-ol).

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scholar

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/ˈskɑːlɝ/

SKAHL-ur

Syllable Breakdown

skɑːlschol·ɝar

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