How do you pronounce "screw"?

In American English: /ˈskruː/ (SKROO). In British English: /skɹˈuː/ (SKR). In Canadian English: /ˈskruː/ (SKROO). In Australian English: /skɹˈuː/ (SKR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskruː/ (SKROO), while in British English it's /skɹˈuː/ (SKR).

How to Pronounce "screw"

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screw

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/ˈskruː/

SKROO

Syllable Breakdown

skruːscrew

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