How do you pronounce "skills"?

In American English: /ˈskɪlz/ (SKILZ). In British English: /skˈɪlz/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɪlz/ (SKILZ). In Australian English: /skˈɪlz/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɪlz/ (SKILZ), while in British English it's /skˈɪlz/ (SK).

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skills

/ˈskɪlz/

SKILZ

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skɪlzskills

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