How do you pronounce "sweep"?

In American English: /ˈswiːp/ (SWEEP). In British English: /swˈiːp/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswiːp/ (SWEEP). In Australian English: /swˈiːp/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswiːp/ (SWEEP), while in British English it's /swˈiːp/ (SW).

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sweep

/ˈswiːp/

SWEEP

Syllable Breakdown

swiːpsweep

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