How do you pronounce "swayed"?

In American English: /ˈsweɪd/ (SWAYD). In British English: /swˈeɪd/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈsweɪd/ (SWAYD). In Australian English: /swˈeɪd/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsweɪd/ (SWAYD), while in British English it's /swˈeɪd/ (SW).

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swayed

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/ˈsweɪd/

SWAYD

Syllable Breakdown

sweɪdswayed

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