How do you pronounce "school"?

In American English: /ˈskuːl/ (SKOOL). In British English: /skˈuːl/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskuːl/ (SKOOL). In Australian English: /skˈuːl/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskuːl/ (SKOOL), while in British English it's /skˈuːl/ (SK).

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school

/ˈskuːl/

SKOOL

Syllable Breakdown

skuːlschool

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