How do you pronounce "skeletons"?

In American English: /ˈskɛlətənz/ (SKEHL-uht-uhnz). In British English: /skˈɛlɪtənz/ (SK-ehl-it). In Canadian English: /ˈskɛlətənz/ (SKEHL-uht-uhnz). In Australian English: /skˈɛlɪtənz/ (SK-ehl-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɛlətənz/ (SKEHL-uht-uhnz), while in British English it's /skˈɛlɪtənz/ (SK-ehl-it).

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skeletons

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/ˈskɛlətənz/

SKEHL-uht-uhnz

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skɛlsk·ətele·ənztons

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