How do you pronounce "skeleton"?

In American English: /ˈskɛlətən/ (SKEHL-uht-uhn). In British English: /skˈɛlɪtən/ (SK-ehl-it). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛlətən/ (SKEHL-uht-uhn). In Australian English: /skˈɛlɪtən/ (SK-ehl-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛlətən/ (SKEHL-uht-uhn), while in British English it's /skˈɛlɪtən/ (SK-ehl-it).

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skeleton

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/ˈskɛlətən/

SKEHL-uht-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

skɛlsk·ətele·ənton

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