How do you pronounce "swivel"?

In American English: /ˈswɪvəl/ (SWIV-uhl). In British English: /swˈɪvəl/ (SW-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈswɪvəl/ (SWIV-uhl). In Australian English: /swˈɪvəl/ (SW-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɪvəl/ (SWIV-uhl), while in British English it's /swˈɪvəl/ (SW-iv).

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swivel

/ˈswɪvəl/

SWIV-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

swɪvswiv·əlel

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