How do you pronounce "swells"?

In American English: /ˈswɛlz/ (SWEHLZ). In British English: /swˈɛlz/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɛlz/ (SWEHLZ). In Australian English: /swˈɛlz/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɛlz/ (SWEHLZ), while in British English it's /swˈɛlz/ (SW).

How to Pronounce "swells"

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swells

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/ˈswɛlz/

SWEHLZ

Syllable Breakdown

swɛlzswells

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