How do you pronounce "shrewd"?

In American English: /ˈʃruːd/ (SHROOD). In British English: /ʃɹˈuːd/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃruːd/ (SHROOD). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈuːd/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃruːd/ (SHROOD), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈuːd/ (SHR).

How to Pronounce "shrewd"

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shrewd

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/ˈʃruːd/

SHROOD

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ʃruːdshrewd

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