How do you pronounce "skirmishes"?

In American English: /ˈskɝːmɪʃɪz/ (SKURM-ish-iz). In British English: /skˈɜːmɪʃɪz/ (SK-ɜm-ish). In Canadian English: /ˈskɝːmɪʃɪz/ (SKURM-ish-iz). In Australian English: /skˈɜːmɪʃɪz/ (SK-ɜm-ish).

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

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

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skirmishes

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/ˈskɝːmɪʃɪz/

SKURM-ish-iz

Syllable Breakdown

skɝːmskir·ɪʃmish·ɪzes

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