How do you pronounce "skimpy"?

In American English: /ˈskɪmpi/ (SKIMP-ee). In British English: /skˈɪmpi/ (SK-imp). In Canadian English: /ˈskɪmpi/ (SKIMP-ee). In Australian English: /skˈɪmpi/ (SK-imp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɪmpi/ (SKIMP-ee), while in British English it's /skˈɪmpi/ (SK-imp).

How to Pronounce "skimpy"

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skimpy

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/ˈskɪmpi/

SKIMP-ee

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skɪmpski·impy

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