How do you pronounce "scorn"?

In American English: /ˈskɔrn/ (SKAWRN). In British English: /skˈɔːn/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɔrn/ (SKAWRN). In Australian English: /skˈɔːn/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɔrn/ (SKAWRN), while in British English it's /skˈɔːn/ (SK).

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scorn

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/ˈskɔrn/

SKAWRN

Syllable Breakdown

skɔrnscorn

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