How do you pronounce "skates"?

In American English: /ˈskeɪts/ (SKAYTS). In British English: /skˈeɪts/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskeɪts/ (SKAYTS). In Australian English: /skˈeɪts/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskeɪts/ (SKAYTS), while in British English it's /skˈeɪts/ (SK).

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skates

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/ˈskeɪts/

SKAYTS

Syllable Breakdown

skeɪtsskates

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