How do you pronounce "skunks"?

In American English: /ˈskʌŋks/ (SKUHNGKS). In British English: /skˈʌŋks/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskʌŋks/ (SKUHNGKS). In Australian English: /skˈʌŋks/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskʌŋks/ (SKUHNGKS), while in British English it's /skˈʌŋks/ (SK).

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skunks

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/ˈskʌŋks/

SKUHNGKS

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skʌŋksskunks

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