How do you pronounce "swears"?

In American English: /ˈswɛrz/ (SWEHRZ). In British English: /swˈeəz/ (SW-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈswɛrz/ (SWEHRZ). In Australian English: /swˈeəz/ (SW-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɛrz/ (SWEHRZ), while in British English it's /swˈeəz/ (SW-eh).

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swears

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/ˈswɛrz/

SWEHRZ

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