How do you pronounce "swirl"?

In American English: /ˈswɝːl/ (SWURL). In British English: /swˈɜːl/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɝːl/ (SWURL). In Australian English: /swˈɜːl/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɝːl/ (SWURL), while in British English it's /swˈɜːl/ (SW).

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/ˈswɝːl/

SWURL

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swɝːlswirl

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