How do you pronounce "swerve"?

In American English: /ˈswɝːv/ (SWURV). In British English: /swˈɜːv/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɝːv/ (SWURV). In Australian English: /swˈɜːv/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɝːv/ (SWURV), while in British English it's /swˈɜːv/ (SW).

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/ˈswɝːv/

SWURV

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swɝːvswerve

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