How do you pronounce "swathe"?

In American English: /ˈswɑːð/ (SWAHTH). In British English: /swˈeɪð/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɑːð/ (SWAHTH). In Australian English: /swˈɒth/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɑːð/ (SWAHTH), while in British English it's /swˈeɪð/ (SW).

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swathe

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/ˈswɑːð/

SWAHTH

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swɑːðswathe

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