How do you pronounce "skies"?

In American English: /ˈskaɪz/ (SKEYEZ). In British English: /skˈaɪz/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskaɪz/ (SKEYEZ). In Australian English: /skˈaɪz/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskaɪz/ (SKEYEZ), while in British English it's /skˈaɪz/ (SK).

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skies

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/ˈskaɪz/

SKEYEZ

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skaɪzskies

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