How do you pronounce "swans"?

In American English: /ˈswɑːnz/ (SWAHNZ). In British English: /swˈɒnz/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɑːnz/ (SWAHNZ). In Australian English: /swˈɒnz/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɑːnz/ (SWAHNZ), while in British English it's /swˈɒnz/ (SW).

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swans

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/ˈswɑːnz/

SWAHNZ

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swɑːnzswans

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