How do you pronounce "switch"?

In American English: /ˈswɪtʃ/ (SWICH). In British English: /swˈɪtʃ/ (SW). In Canadian English: /ˈswɪtʃ/ (SWICH). In Australian English: /swˈɪtʃ/ (SW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɪtʃ/ (SWICH), while in British English it's /swˈɪtʃ/ (SW).

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switch

/ˈswɪtʃ/

SWICH

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swɪtʃswitch

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