How do you pronounce "scout"?

In American English: /ˈskaʊt/ (SKOWT). In British English: /skˈaʊt/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskʌʊt/ (SKUH-uut). In Australian English: /skˈaʊt/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskaʊt/ (SKOWT), while in British English it's /skˈaʊt/ (SK).

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scout

/ˈskaʊt/

SKOWT

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skaʊtscout

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