How do you pronounce "swede"?

In American English: /ˈswiːd/ (SWEED). In British English: /swˈiːd/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswiːd/ (SWEED). In Australian English: /swˈiːd/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswiːd/ (SWEED), while in British English it's /swˈiːd/ (SW).

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swede

/ˈswiːd/

SWEED

Syllable Breakdown

swiːdswede

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