How do you pronounce "scold"?

In American English: /ˈskoʊld/ (SKOHLD). In British English: /skˈəʊld/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskoʊld/ (SKOHLD). In Australian English: /skˈəʊld/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskoʊld/ (SKOHLD), while in British English it's /skˈəʊld/ (SK).

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scold

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/ˈskoʊld/

SKOHLD

Syllable Breakdown

skoʊldscold

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