How do you pronounce "scorned"?

In American English: /ˈskɔrnd/ (SKAWRND). In British English: /skˈɔːnd/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɔrnd/ (SKAWRND). In Australian English: /skˈɔːnd/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɔrnd/ (SKAWRND), while in British English it's /skˈɔːnd/ (SK).

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scorned

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/ˈskɔrnd/

SKAWRND

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skɔrndscorned

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