How do you pronounce "squad"?

In American English: /ˈskwɑːd/ (SKWAHD). In British English: /skwˈɒd/ (SKW). In Canadian English: /ˈskwɑːd/ (SKWAHD). In Australian English: /skwˈɒd/ (SKW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskwɑːd/ (SKWAHD), while in British English it's /skwˈɒd/ (SKW).

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squad

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/ˈskwɑːd/

SKWAHD

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skwɑːdsquad

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