How do you pronounce "dwells"?

In American English: /ˈdwɛlz/ (DWEHLZ). In British English: /dwˈɛlz/ (DW). In Canadian English: /ˈdwɛlz/ (DWEHLZ). In Australian English: /dwˈɛlz/ (DW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdwɛlz/ (DWEHLZ), while in British English it's /dwˈɛlz/ (DW).

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dwells

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/ˈdwɛlz/

DWEHLZ

Syllable Breakdown

dwɛlzdwells

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