How do you pronounce "swallow"?

In American English: /ˈswɑːloʊ/ (SWAHL-oh). In British English: /swˈɒləʊ/ (SW-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈswɑːloʊ/ (SWAHL-oh). In Australian English: /swˈɒləʊ/ (SW-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɑːloʊ/ (SWAHL-oh), while in British English it's /swˈɒləʊ/ (SW-ol).

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swallow

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/ˈswɑːloʊ/

SWAHL-oh

Syllable Breakdown

swɑːlswal·oʊlow

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