How do you pronounce "skimp"?

In American English: /ˈskɪmp/ (SKIMP). In British English: /skˈɪmp/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskɪmp/ (SKIMP). In Australian English: /skˈɪmp/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɪmp/ (SKIMP), while in British English it's /skˈɪmp/ (SK).

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skimp

/ˈskɪmp/

SKIMP

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skɪmpskimp

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