How do you pronounce "swedes"?

In American English: /ˈswiːdz/ (SWEEDZ). In British English: /swˈiːdz/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswiːdz/ (SWEEDZ). In Australian English: /swˈiːdz/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswiːdz/ (SWEEDZ), while in British English it's /swˈiːdz/ (SW).

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swedes

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/ˈswiːdz/

SWEEDZ

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swiːdzswedes

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