How do you pronounce "swivels"?

In American English: /ˈswɪvəlz/ (SWIV-uhlz). In British English: /swˈɪvəlz/ (SW-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈswɪvəlz/ (SWIV-uhlz). In Australian English: /swˈɪvəlz/ (SW-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɪvəlz/ (SWIV-uhlz), while in British English it's /swˈɪvəlz/ (SW-iv).

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swivels

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/ˈswɪvəlz/

SWIV-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

swɪvswi·əlzvels

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