How do you pronounce "swamp"?

In American English: /ˈswɑːmp/ (SWAHMP). In British English: /swˈɒmp/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɑːmp/ (SWAHMP). In Australian English: /swˈɒmp/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɑːmp/ (SWAHMP), while in British English it's /swˈɒmp/ (SW).

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swamp

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/ˈswɑːmp/

SWAHMP

Syllable Breakdown

swɑːmpswamp

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