How do you pronounce "skirmish"?

In American English: /ˈskɝːmɪʃ/ (SKURM-ish). In British English: /skˈɜːmɪʃ/ (SK-ɜm). In Canadian English: /ˈskɝːmɪʃ/ (SKURM-ish). In Australian English: /skˈɜːmɪʃ/ (SK-ɜm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskɝːmɪʃ/ (SKURM-ish), while in British English it's /skˈɜːmɪʃ/ (SK-ɜm).

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skirmish

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/ˈskɝːmɪʃ/

SKURM-ish

Syllable Breakdown

skɝːmskir·ɪʃmish

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