How do you pronounce "screwed"?

In American English: /ˈskruːd/ (SKROOD). In British English: /skɹˈuːd/ (SKR). In Canadian English: /ˈskruːd/ (SKROOD). In Australian English: /skɹˈuːd/ (SKR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskruːd/ (SKROOD), while in British English it's /skɹˈuːd/ (SKR).

How to Pronounce "screwed"

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screwed

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/ˈskruːd/

SKROOD

Syllable Breakdown

skruːdscrewed

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