How do you pronounce "scoundrel"?

In American English: /ˈskaʊndrəl/ (SKOWNDR-uhl). In British English: /skˈaʊndɹəl/ (SK-owndr). In Canadian English: /ˈskaʊndrəl/ (SKOWNDR-uhl). In Australian English: /skˈaʊndɹəl/ (SK-owndr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskaʊndrəl/ (SKOWNDR-uhl), while in British English it's /skˈaʊndɹəl/ (SK-owndr).

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scoundrel

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/ˈskaʊndrəl/

SKOWNDR-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

skaʊndrscou·əlndrel

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