How do you pronounce "square"?

In American English: /ˈskwɛr/ (SKWEHR). In British English: /skwˈɛə/ (SKW-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈskwɛr/ (SKWEHR). In Australian English: /skwˈeə/ (SKW-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskwɛr/ (SKWEHR), while in British English it's /skwˈɛə/ (SKW-eh).

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square

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/ˈskwɛr/

SKWEHR

Syllable Breakdown

skwɛrsquare

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