How do you pronounce "swelled"?

In American English: /ˈswɛld/ (SWEHLD). In British English: /swˈɛld/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɛld/ (SWEHLD). In Australian English: /swˈɛld/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɛld/ (SWEHLD), while in British English it's /swˈɛld/ (SW).

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swelled

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/ˈswɛld/

SWEHLD

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swɛldswelled

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