How do you pronounce "swept"?

In American English: /ˈswɛpt/ (SWEHPT). In British English: /swˈɛpt/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɛpt/ (SWEHPT). In Australian English: /swˈɛpt/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɛpt/ (SWEHPT), while in British English it's /swˈɛpt/ (SW).

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swept

/ˈswɛpt/

SWEHPT

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swɛptswept

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