How do you pronounce "skilled"?

In American English: /ˈskɪld/ (SKILD). In British English: /skˈɪld/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɪld/ (SKILD). In Australian English: /skˈɪld/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɪld/ (SKILD), while in British English it's /skˈɪld/ (SK).

How to Pronounce "skilled"

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skilled

/ˈskɪld/

SKILD

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skɪldskilled

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