How do you pronounce "skype"?

In American English: /ˈskaɪp/ (SKEYEP). In British English: /skˈaɪp/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskʌɪp/ (SKUH-ip). In Australian English: /skˈaɪp/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskaɪp/ (SKEYEP), while in British English it's /skˈaɪp/ (SK).

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skype

/ˈskaɪp/

SKEYEP

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skaɪpskype

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