How do you pronounce "swallowed"?

In American English: /ˈswɑːloʊd/ (SWAHL-ohd). In British English: /swˈɒləʊd/ (SW-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈswɑːloʊd/ (SWAHL-ohd). In Australian English: /swˈɒləʊd/ (SW-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɑːloʊd/ (SWAHL-ohd), while in British English it's /swˈɒləʊd/ (SW-ol).

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swallowed

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/ˈswɑːloʊd/

SWAHL-ohd

Syllable Breakdown

swɑːlswal·oʊdlowed

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