How do you pronounce "scrimmage"?

In American English: /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ (SKRIM-ij). In British English: /skɹˈɪmɪdʒ/ (SKR-im). In Canadian English: /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ (SKRIM-ij). In Australian English: /skɹˈɪmɪdʒ/ (SKR-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/ (SKRIM-ij), while in British English it's /skɹˈɪmɪdʒ/ (SKR-im).

How to Pronounce "scrimmage"

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scrimmage

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/ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

SKRIM-ij

Syllable Breakdown

skrɪmscrim·ɪdʒmage

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